Plant Quality Engineer II

Job Description

About the team: Join the quality team in Lapeer to help ensure that products, processes, and systems consistently meet defined quality standards and customer expectations.

What you can look forward to as a Plant Quality Engineer II:

• Train operators, supervisors, and quality personnel on quality procedures, policies, documentation, and systems.

• Monitor SPC and process capability, analyze performance data, and report results for management review.

• Develop and maintain quality documentation including FMEAs, Control Plans, Flow Diagrams, Work Instructions, and related records.

• Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions using the 8D methodology to address non-conformances and process deviations.

• Support APQP activities by collaborating with engineering on supplier requirements, gage development, and process readiness.

• Perform internal quality audits (Control Plan Audits, LPAs, CQI-9) and ensure compliance with AIAG Core Tools, ISO9001/IATF16949, customer-specific, and regulatory requirements.

• Support production as the Voice of the Customer (VOC) by troubleshooting defects, managing containment actions, and ensuring compliance with specifications and reporting requirements.

• Design or modify inspection equipment, gauges, and measurement programs (including CMM where applicable) while supporting continuous improvement activities and maintaining professional technical knowledge.

Your profile as a Plant Quality Engineer II:

• Bachelor's degree with four years of quality experience and/or ASQ CQE certification. 

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build teamwork and cooperation among workforce and intra-departmentally is essential. 

• Technical knowledge including print reading, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, ISO9001/IATF16949 requirements and Lean/Six Sigma, 8D/Corrective Action and manufacturing concepts are preferred.  

• Demonstrated computer and analytical skills are required.

• Ability to travel as required is necessary.

• Requires strong interpersonal, facilitation, and organizational skills.

• PC literacy preferred.

• Knowledge of manufacturing environment.

Why you should choose ZF :

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Personal Time
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• A strong diversity culture
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities