Quality Engineer II

Quality Engineer II
Location: Marion Plant (Union Facility)
Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week plus overtime as required
Job Type: Direct Hire

Position Overview
The Quality Engineer II serves as a group leader for the Quality Support team, providing direction for routine daily activities and escalating issues to the Quality Support Manager as needed. This role plays a key part in maintaining and ensuring compliance with the Business Management Plan and applicable quality standards, including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.

This position has a strong hands-on component, requiring time on the production floor to investigate quality issues while also managing documentation, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as Lead Auditor for the quality system and internal audits
• Schedule, conduct, analyze, and report internal process and quality system audits in compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949
• Oversee and administer the corrective action system, including evaluation and audit of corrective actions
• Establish, maintain, and update quality assurance procedures
• Manage and maintain the document control system and related databases
• Lead efforts to address internal and external customer quality issues
• Investigate and lead corrective actions related to non-conforming product
• Ensure compliance with automotive and customer-specific requirements, including PPAP, read-across, and problem-solving activities
• Lead the creation and management of Process Flow Diagrams and Control Plans
• Lead and participate in FMEA activities, providing technical input from a quality systems perspective
• Prepare and manage weekly and monthly quality performance reports, including Balanced Scorecard KPI metrics
• Support customer visits related to quality concerns as needed
• Interface with personnel at all levels to ensure findings are fully traced to standard requirements and properly communicated

Education & Certifications:
• High School Diploma or GED required
• ISO/TS 16949 Certified Auditor preferred
• Prior laboratory experience desired

Knowledge & Experience:
• Knowledge of measuring gauges and precision measuring devices
• Familiarity with automotive quality standards and requirements
• Knowledge of chemical use in a laboratory environment, including general understanding of acids and bases
• Experience maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards

Skills & Competencies:
• Self-motivated with strong initiative
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and internal systems (MQ1, Tandem preferred)
• Hands-on experience using calipers, micrometers, snap gauges, tape measures, and other precision tools
• Strong communication, organization, planning, interpersonal, and attention-to-detail skills
• Proficient in Metrology Lab activities

Core Competencies:
• Decision Making and Analysis
• Business and Customer Focus
• Results Orientation

Tools, Equipment & Materials:
• Precision measuring devices
• Personal computer
• Hand tools
• Exposure to band saws, hydraulic presses, and vertical CNC mills
• Knowledge of greases, fluids, lubricants, and MSDS programs
• Familiarity with acids and associated chemicals