Quality Engineer

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Quality Engineer

Join our team at the Vicksburg Plant as a Quality Engineer, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the quality and compliance of medical device, automotive, and consumer/industrial programs. This position involves managing projects from inception to completion and addressing customer complaints. Specializing in injection molded plastics, with a focus on in‑mold decoration, you will be a key player in product quality, particularly in the medical device segment.

• Interpret and review complex engineering drawings and specifications, applying expert‑level understanding of GD&T to assess product and process compliance.
• Support and perform medical product validation activities, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualification (PQ), and Process Characterization (PC).
• Ensure compliance with industry‑specific standards, including IATF, ISO 9001, and medical device quality and regulatory requirements.
• Actively participate in new product launches, ensuring quality requirements are integrated into design, process, and production planning.
• Develop, document, and maintain standard work instructions for inspection, testing, and manufacturing processes.
• Conduct first article inspections (FAI) and evaluate results against design specifications.
• Perform and document risk assessments, process capability studies, and tolerance stack‑ups.
• Drive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) using structured problem‑solving tools (e.g., 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Participate in internal and supplier audits, and support regulatory and customer audits.
• Work cross‑functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Lead or assist with the development of control plans, PFMEAs, and process flow diagrams.
• Analyze nonconformities, trends, and quality data to support continuous improvement initiatives.

• 2+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within the automotive and medical device industry.
• Proficiency in engineering drawing review and GD&T.
• Experience working with IATF, ISO 9001, and/or ISO standards.
• Experience working directly with customers as the main point of contact.
• Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies (control plans, process flow, FMEA, blueprint review).
• Knowledge of plastic injection molding, IQ/OQ/PQ, statistical analysis, PPAP, APQP, supplier quality, CQE, Six Sigma, and Green/Black Belt certifications.

• Experience with IQ/PQ/OQ.
• Knowledge of Plastic Injection Molding.
• Experience with statistical analysis software.
• Certifications such as CQE (Certified Quality Engineer), Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or GD&T Professional Certification.
• Experience with precision measurement tools and CMMs.

The position is based at the Vicksburg Plant, which manufactures injection molded plastics for automotive, defense, medical, and consumer/industrial products. The plant is well‑organized and temperature‑controlled, and the office space consists of cubicles. The role involves spending 60‑70% of the time on the production floor and 30‑40% on desk work and documentation. Work hours are from 7am‑4pm or 8am‑5pm.

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Pay range for this position is $28.85‑$38.46/hr eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre‑tax and Roth post‑tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

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