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Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

Gpac • West Allis, Wisconsin, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job description

A growing plastics manufacturer is seeking a Quality Engineer – Plastic Injection Molding to own technical quality execution across manufacturing and customer programs, with a focus on customer‑facing quality and new products.

About the Company

The company offers an extensive training program and a collaborative culture.

Location

Commutable from Jackson, West Bend, Hartford, Germantown, Menomonee Falls, Wauwatosa, Brookfield, Waukesha, Pewaukee, Oconomowoc, and even Sheboygan/Fond du Lac for the right long‑term career move.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead customer‑facing quality for current production and new product qualification/launch activities.
  • Own structured problem solving and corrective actions (8D), including investigation, root cause, corrective/preventive actions, and effectiveness verification.
  • Create and manage PPAP documentation (dimensional results, capability, MSA, control plans, etc.) and ensure outputs translate into robust manufacturing controls and inspection methods.
  • Support engineering changes and new product introductions by assessing quality impact and updating control plans, PFMEAs, and work instructions.
  • Serve as a primary customer quality contact, leading communications on containment, corrective action progress, PPAP readiness, and requirements alignment.
  • Take ownership of key ISO 9001 elements, including internal audits, external audit readiness, and system effectiveness.
  • Develop practical in‑process inspection strategies and fixtures, and drive continuous improvement of inspection plans.

What you bring

  • 3+ years in Quality Engineering/Quality Assurance in a manufacturing environment; plastics/injection molding preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience with 8D or similar structured problem‑solving, PPAP/APQP, and customer‑facing quality work.
  • Working knowledge of ISO 9001, internal auditing, and QMS execution.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel; ERP experience (IQMS a plus) and statistical tools such as Minitab.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related technical field preferred; strong relevant experience also considered.
  • Strong math and blueprint reading skills; GD&T and ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA) are pluses.

Related Titles: Quality Assurance Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Quality Assurance Specialist, Quality Specialist, Quality Analyst, Quality Control Engineer, Quality Control Specialist, Quality Technician / Quality Inspector, Quality Coordinator, Quality Manager / Quality Assurance Manager, Supplier Quality Manager, Process Quality Engineer, Reliability Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer

Please submit a resume for consideration. Only those qualified applicants who provide a resume will be contacted. If you would like to learn more about Manufacturing, Production, or Operations opportunities, contact David McKnight with gpac at 608-514-9815. Resumes can be confidentially sent to david.mcknight@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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