Quality Engineer - 1st Shift
Located in Baldwin, WI
Salary: $31/hr - $45/hr
Express Employment in River Falls is recruiting an experienced and skilled Quality Engineer for a client in Baldwin, Wisconsin. The Quality Engineer supports product and process quality throughout the product lifecycle, with a strong focus on new product introduction (NPI), metrology, measurement systems, validation, and continuous improvement.
Location: Baldwin, WI
Shift: 7AM-3:30PM (Monday-Friday)
Pay: $31-$45/hour depending on experience
Job Duties:
- Develop and maintain quality plans, inspection procedures, validation protocols, and quality documentation for new and existing products.
- Lead quality activities for New Product Introduction (NPI), including First Article Inspection (FAI), process validation (IQ, OQ, PQ), capability studies, PPAP generation, Process Flow, PFMEA and control plans.
- Develop, validate, and maintain measurement systems to ensure accurate and repeatable inspection results.
- Perform Measurement System Analysis (MSA), including Gage R&R studies, and support calibration of inspection and test equipment.
- Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T to establish effective inspection methods using Smartscope CMMs and other precision measurement equipment.
- Investigate customer complaints, internal nonconformances, and supplier quality issues; lead root cause analysis and corrective actions (8D, 3L5Y, CAR, MRB).
- Monitor quality performance and analyze data using statistical methods (SPC) to identify trends and drive process improvements.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Suppliers and Customers to ensure quality requirements are incorporated throughout product development and production.
- Conduct internal quality audits, support customer audits, and maintain quality records to ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2015.
- Facilitate training on quality requirements, inspection methods, and best practices.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, manufacturing efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience).
- Quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Working knowledge of ISO.
- Experience with NPI, First Article Inspection (FAI), PPAP, capability studies, and validation activities.
- Strong understanding of metrology, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), calibration, and precision measurement techniques.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Computer proficiency.
This job is located within the United States
Must be able to commute to Baldwin, WI (not a remote role)
Relocation not available
To Apply: Call or Text “Engineer” to the River Falls Express Employment office at 715-426-6134 to schedule an interview or use the link below to schedule online.
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Express Office: River Falls
1561 Commerce Court
Suite 110
River Falls, WI 54022
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