Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer – New Product Introduction (NPI)

Job Purpose

The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• activities
• and serving as a
• customer-facing quality representative
• throughout product development and production launch.
• This role leads and applies

Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)

• to ensure products and processes meet customer, regulatory, and internal requirements prior
• to release to production.
• The Quality Engineer owns the development and execution of

Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)

• deliverables and partners cross‑functionally to ensure a smooth transition from development into full‑rate manufacturing.
• This position reports to the

Site Quality Manager

.

Strong skills in the following

• NPI experience
• APQP experience
• PFMEA creation
• Control plan creation
• PPAP creation
• Print analysis
• This position is located in Hartford Wisconsin with NO Sponsorships or Relocation assistance at this time.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

(Other duties may be assigned)

New Product Introduction & Customer Quality

• Lead quality activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) using
• APQP methodology
• .
• Serve as the primary
• quality interface with customers
• during development, qualification, and product approval.
• Plan, develop, and submit
• PPAP documentation

, including

• PFMEA review and approval
• Control Plan development

Process Flow Diagrams

• First Article Inspection (FAI) reports
• Dimensional layouts and inspection results
• Material certifications
• Paint and special process approvals
• Support design and process validation activities (DV/PV) to ensure launch readiness.

Design, Process & Product Quality

• Interpret product requirements from engineering drawings, specifications, and design documentation.
• Review and provide feedback on drawings, calculations, specifications, and engineering changes.

Apply

GD&T

• per applicable standards.
• Define inspection requirements, sampling plans, acceptance criteria, and inspection methods.
• Develop and support inspection plans, including incoming, in‑process, and final inspection.

Corrective Action & Continuous Improvement

Lead

• root cause analysis
• using structured problem‑solving methodologies (8D, 5‑Why, Fishbone).
• Prepare and submit customer corrective action responses (CARs).
• Initiate and manage internal corrective and preventive actions.
• Analyze quality and process data using
• SPC and statistical methods
• to drive improvement.
• Identify opportunities to reduce cost of poor quality and improve process capability.

Quality Systems & Regulatory Compliance

Ensure compliance with

ISO 9001 and ISO 14001

• requirements.
• Participate in and support internal audits, customer audits, and regulatory assessments.
• Maintain awareness and application of applicable regulatory and certification standards, including but not limited to

UL and ETL

• .
• Ensure quality documentation and records are controlled, accurate, and compliant.

Marginal Job Functions

• Maintain quality documentation in accordance with established procedures.
• Provide leadership to cross‑functional project teams as required.
• Coordinate customer reaction plans for nonconformities.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through training and communication.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge & Skills

Working knowledge of

APQP and PPAP

methodologies.

Experience with

• PFMEA development/review
• and Control Plan creation.
• Strong understanding of

GD&T

• .
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.

Experience with

• internal auditing
• and ISO‑based quality management systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory or certification standards such as

UL, ETL

, or similar bodies.

Experience with

• SPC and data analysis
• techniques.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable in a customer‑facing role.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving capability and ability to work effectively in a cross‑functional team environment.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
• 4–6 years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably supporting NPI activities.
• Experience with PolyWorks or similar metrology software preferred.
• Experience with fabrication, welded assemblies, or leak‑critical products preferred.
• Experience working within ISO‑certified environments preferred.
• Salary range for this position is $60,000-$72,000
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• There is no reloaction or sponsorships available for this role.
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• If you’re ready to launch your career with a company that values dedication and growth,
• apply now to join Standard Iron’s team. Start your journey with us and become part of a
• legacy of excellence.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to
• protected characteristics, focusing on skills, safety, and job-related qualifications in our
• manufacturing operations.