Quality Engineer

Company Overview: 

DESTACO, a Stabilus Company, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance automation, workholding, and remote handling solutions.  The company serves customers in variety of end-markets, including the automotive, life sciences, consumer goods, packaging, aerospace, and nuclear sectors. 

Built on a legacy of over 100 years, DESTACO offers a comprehensive portfolio of products to engineer precise movement, placement and control solutions that drive productivity and uptime for manufacturers around the world.  The DESTACO family of products consists of industry-leading brands such as DESTACO Manual and Power Clamps, Camco and Ferguson Indexers, Robohand Grippers and CRL Manipulators and Transfer Ports. 

DESTACO is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and operates globally through ~700 employees across 11 locations.

With nearly 90 years of demonstrated expertise, The Stabilus Group is one of the world's leading providers of motion control solutions for customers across a broad spectrum of industries.

Stabilus, approaching 1.5B EUR in revenue, is headquartered in Koblenz, Germany and employs more than 7,000 team members across 34 locations in 18 countries.

Stabilus SE is listed in the Prime Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and included in the MDAX index. www.stabilus.com

Position Description:

The Quality Engineer supports the Quality Manager in implementing lean manufacturing processes and supports efforts in maintaining the quality management system. Additional responsibilities include supporting the Company’s quality initiatives by performing visual, and dimensional inspections coupled with documentation reviews to ensure compliance with quality and performance standards. This position has a key role in interacting effectively with the Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Service, and Materials Management.  

• Will interact and work closely with other departments to resolve quality issues 
• Implementing and maintaining standards of the Mt. Juliet Plant Quality Management System. 
• Will be required to perform visual and dimensional measurement inspections, non-destructive product testing and be able to use handheld gauges
• Will be responsible for documenting, updating, and filling new and current quality documentation 

Key Job Responsibilities included but not limited to: 

• MRB Meetings: Lead the daily Material Review Board meetings to disposition non-conforming material. Document all non-conformances and record in Oracle nonconforming process to track the dispositions and occurrences of the non-conformances.  
• First Piece Inspection: Coordinate and prioritize with production teams First Piece Inspections. Document and record first piece inspections to keep track of workload and average inspection times.   
• Gage Calibrations: Review and complete yearly gage calibrations of all gages used in the facility utilizing the calibration database.   
• Production & Assembly Support: Support machining and assembly personnel as requested with inspection activities and internal non-conformance investigations.  Document all support on the appropriate forms provided for traceability and dispositioning.   
• Communication: Communicate to supervisor and others on a daily basis using verbal and written communications of any and all issues that arise on the shop floor or Quality Lab.  
• Quality Improvement & Accountability: Work with Quality Department personnel, machinists, assemblers, Quality activities. Take accountability for assignments, projects, and day to day responsibilities. 

Job Requirements: 

• Demonstrates the ability to effectively use all measuring hand tools (micrometers, calipers, indicators)  
• Must have complete understanding of 5 WHY / 8D / Root Cause Analysis methodologies 
• Must have a good understanding of GD&T specifications & blueprint reading
• Must have working knowledge of APQP processes (PFMEA / Control Plans / Gage R&R) 
• Must be able to use Microsoft Office software for creating quality related documents
• Assists in the development of standardized work instructions & process maps 
• Learn and maintain knowledge of documentation required to meet customer’s standards
• Work closely with production staff to solve quality problems and answer questions on quality
• Capable of managing and completing multiple tasks accurately and expeditiously
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and complete work with a sense of urgency
• Ability to lift 50lbs

Experience: 

• 3 years of working in a quality type role. 
• 2 years of experience working with tight tolerance machined products with GD&T 
• 2 years of working with handheld measuring equipment. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High energy, strong interpersonal skills, prefers to work in team environment with a positive attitude
• Strong communication skills 
• Flexible, learns quickly
• Interest in future career development
• Knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 requirements preferred 
• Safety first mindset

 Education & Certification Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Mechanical Engineering or other engineering related field
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE); other ASQ certifications, desirable 
• Formal problem-solving certifications {Root Cause Analysis} desirable 
• 3 to 5 years’ quality experience in a manufacturing setting. 

EEO Statement – must be part of every job description and posting for Destaco US as a requirement of government contractor compliance 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.