What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Top Prospect Group LLC?
Quality Engineer
Department: Quality Assurance
Reports To: Quality Manager / Quality Supervisor
Status: Exempt/Non-Exempt (Based on Classification)
Reports To: Quality Manager / Quality Supervisor
Status: Exempt/Non-Exempt (Based on Classification)
Salary: 90-115k (Open depending on exp.)
Position Summary
The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting product and process quality initiatives across manufacturing operations, with a focus on APQP, PPAP, validation, CMM programming, and continuous improvement. This role partners cross-functionally with Engineering, Production, and Customers to ensure compliance with quality standards, improve process capability, and support new product launches. The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in GD&T, SPC, metrology, and plastic injection molding quality systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and complete PPAP submissions, including customer-facing documentation and tool revision changes
- Support and drive the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process for new and existing programs
- Develop and execute validation protocols for manufacturing and quality processes
- Conduct and analyze GR&R / Measurement System Analysis (MSA) studies
- Create, maintain, and optimize CMM programs for inspection of components and tooling
- Train Quality Inspectors and Production/Molding personnel on quality standards, inspection methods, and new project requirements
- Perform data collection, statistical analysis, and reporting for process improvement initiatives
- Analyze process capability and interpret capability studies (Cp, Cpk, Pp, Ppk)
- Update and maintain quality instructions, inspection plans, drawings, and controlled documentation
- Support root cause investigations and corrective actions for internal/external quality issues
- Communicate quality concerns, trends, and improvement opportunities to leadership
- Participate in continuous improvement and special quality-related projects
- Ensure compliance with ISO standards, internal procedures, and customer quality requirements
Qualifications
- High School Diploma required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Quality, or related technical field preferred
- 5–8 years of quality engineering / advanced quality experience in manufacturing
- Experience in plastic injection molding required/preferred (adjust based on your preference)
- Strong understanding of GD&T, blueprint reading, and metrology principles
- Proficiency in CMM programming and operation
- Experience with SPC, capability studies, GR&R/MSA, and core quality tools
- Working knowledge of ISO standards and quality management systems
- Strong computer proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Adobe, and Outlook
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Salary : $85,000 - $115,000