Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Brooksource Engineering Services

Location: Elkhart, IN (Fort Wayne Area)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Brooksource Engineering Services is seeking a Quality Engineer to support manufacturing, operations, and engineering teams in the development and production of high-quality products. This individual will play a key role in new product introduction (NPI), process development, and root cause investigations, while driving continuous improvement across quality systems and manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

New Product Introduction (NPI) & Process Quality

• Support launch activities for new product introductions through APQP processes
• Develop and maintain process documentation including:
• PFMEA / DFMEA
• Control Plans
• Process Flow Diagrams
• Work Instructions
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering and operations to ensure product readiness
• Review product performance data and troubleshoot anomalies with cross-functional teams
• Promote quality best practices through coaching in:
• Statistical methods
• Process control
• Root cause analysis
• Interpret metrology data and recommend tooling or process improvements
• Review and approve supplier PPAP submissions in alignment with AIAG standards

Quality Investigations & Continuous Improvement

• Lead root cause investigations for internal and external quality issues
• Partner with suppliers, operations, and purchasing to establish quality standards and KPIs
• Investigate and resolve issues related to components and subassemblies
• Coordinate testing and validation activities to determine issue scope and root cause
• Develop and manage corrective action reports (internal and supplier-driven)
• Support supplier quality improvement initiatives

Measurement Systems & Technical Expertise

• Serve as a subject matter expert in:
• Measurement systems analysis (MSA / GR&R)
• Capability analysis
• GD&T and tolerance stack-ups
• Ensure accuracy and compliance of internal and third-party testing (ISO, SAE, FMVSS, etc.)
• Support integration of robust design and tolerance methodologies into product development

Quality Management System (QMS)

• Support implementation and maintenance of QMS aligned with:
• ISO 9001:2015
• IATF 16949
• Participate in internal audits and continuous improvement of QMS processes
• Track and analyze Cost of Quality (COQ) and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) metrics
• Drive initiatives to reduce defects and improve overall product quality

Qualifications

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong understanding of quality and engineering tools:
• APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA
• Experience with root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.)
• Ability to analyze data and make timely, informed decisions
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams
• Experience in manufacturing environments (e.g., injection molding, stamping, assembly preferred)
• Knowledge of metrology, GD&T, and measurement systems

Preferred

• Automotive or regulated manufacturing experience
• Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher)
• Experience working with suppliers and contract manufacturers

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field
• 3 years of experience in quality engineering or quality assurance

Work Environment & Travel

• Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment
• Exposure to moderate noise levels and production settings
• Ability to lift up to 30 lbs occasionally
• Travel up to 20% (potentially including supplier or client sites)

Why Brooksource Engineering Services?

At Brooksource Engineering Services, we connect top engineering talent with impactful projects across advanced manufacturing and regulated industries. You’ll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge initiatives while developing your technical expertise and driving measurable quality improvements.