Quality Engineer

Kelly® Engineering is seeking a Quality Engineer for a direct-hire opportunity with an established automotive plastics manufacturer in New Baltimore, Michigan.

Overview

The company manufactures injection-molded plastic components for automotive and heavy-truck applications. Its New Baltimore plant operates 44 molding machines ranging from 150 to 3,900 tons, supported by six-axis robotics and in-line and offline assembly.

This Quality Engineer will partner with the Quality Manager and teams across operations, engineering, and program management. The work centers on OEM customer quality, PPAPs, APQP, new product launches, and timely resolution of production issues.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate OEM PPAPs, APQP activities, and quality documentation for new product launches; complete and update launch templates as projects progress.
• Work with engineering, program management, operations, and customers to support product transfers into production and resolve quality concerns.
• Analyze process and statistical quality data, identify trends, and use root-cause methods such as 8D and 5 Whys to prevent defects and reduce waste.
• Document and coordinate corrective and preventive actions, respond to customer complaints, and support timely closure of new and ongoing issues.
• Maintain quality procedures, work instructions, and other QMS documentation; support compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001, with some exposure to ISO 14001.
• Participate in internal, customer, and certification audits; document findings and coordinate corrective actions.
• Support Quality Inspectors with launch training, gage R&R, calibration, quality alerts, and disposition of questionable product.
• Communicate with OEM customers, report quality metrics, read prints, and verify that production is using the correct material.

Qualifications:

• Three to five years of quality experience in an OEM automotive manufacturing environment; experience in injection molding is preferred, and related experience in automotive assembly will be considered.
• Experience supporting PPAPs, APQP, new product launches, and customer-facing quality activities.
• Ability to lead structured problem solving and corrective action, including 8D, 5 Whys, or comparable methods.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, quality audits, and controlled documentation; internal auditor certification is a plus.
• Ability to interpret engineering prints and apply basic GD&T, analyze process data, and use metrology equipment; familiarity with MSA, SPC, and gage R&R is valuable.
• Clear written and verbal communication, strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with customers and cross-functional plant teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Comfort working between a manufacturing floor and desk environment and occasionally lifting up to 25–30 pounds.

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