QUALITY ENGINEER at Steel Industries Inc – Redford Charter Township, Michigan

Manage non-conforming material system and disposition of non-conforming productProvide technical support for non-conforming material recovery optionsInterface with customers and suppliers on quality related issuesPlan, organize, and execute customer source inspections and government witness points per customer purchase order requirementsProvide leadership on root cause/corrective action investigations as requiredLeads, completes, trains in using various quality planning and related tools including APQP, FMEA, Process Control Plans, Process Flow Charts, and other associated customer submission paperworkTracks and analyzes various data and prepares quality related reports, charts, graphs utilizing computers, and various software packagesAssists manufacturing in developing shop floor inspection plans and checking methods and in training operations to perform themParticipates in leading and performing QMS, product, and process-based auditsMust be proficient in the use of various problem-solving methods and in training others to use them effectivelyWill provide quality input to evaluate new product requirements as part of the contract review processWill assist with development and completion of Shop Order Process PlansAssists in reviewing and approving gauging used to be utilized to measure and control processing of products through various manufacturing processesInterfaces with customers and supplies on quality related issuesOther duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONSKnowledge of the steel industry including forgings and rolled ringsKnowledge of various quality planning tools and methods and statistical methods and the ability to use them proficientlyKnowledge of Quality Management System and auditing of sameKnowledge and ability to write machining/machining inspection procedures and work instructions as neededExcellent communication (written and verbal), analytical and interpersonal skillsStrong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPointAbility to handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines
Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate discipline preferred or 7 or more years of experience in a related/similar assignmentASQ Certification as a Quality Engineer preferred3 or more years of metal manufacturing experience preferredExperience with ferrous and non-ferrous metals preferredMachining and inspection of machined parts preferred

Physical RequirementsStanding, bending, sitting, lifting to 25 lbs., squatting, and walking for 8-10 hours per dayThe physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this jobReasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions

Safety RequirementsMust wear required personal protective equipment when in manufacturing areas