Jr. Quality Engineer in USA - PT

Company Description

Family owned and operated since 1963, we have been manufacturing and delivering quality products to customers for nearly 60 years. As expert manufacturers, we specialize in custom-made designs using rubber, plastic, and polyurethane materials. Our company excels in rubber injection molding, plastic injection, and cast polyurethane, among other processes. We create custom-molded parts for a wide range of industries, including agriculture, recycling, solar, and construction. The largest sector we serve is the automotive industry, supplying automotive plants worldwide, from Ohio to Mexico to Australia. With over 200 employees, our two manufacturing sites, covering 200,000 sq. ft., are located in the Bay Area.

Job Description

This is an entry-level role that offers tremendous potential to grow alongside and within the organization. The Jr. Quality Engineer supports manufacturing and quality assurance processes to ensure effective production and compliance with relevant quality standards. This role also maintains systems and documentation for quality management system certifications (ISO 9001 and IATF 16949), supporting both production quality and customer satisfaction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily factory walks to identify and report improvement areas.
• Support the implementation of quality assurance programs, including inspection methods and process controls.
• Co-responsible for the quality of finished goods and shipments, resolving customer concerns as needed.
• Conduct First Article Inspections (FAI) and quality checks for part compliance in production and shipping.
• Manage non-conforming product control processes and report issues to the Quality Manager.
• Develop departmental procedures and standards for maximizing efficiency and fostering continuous improvement.
• Support the creation of documentation for customer-required new part/production approval processes using AIAG formats like PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA.
• Maintain project schedules for continuous improvement initiatives aligned with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, PDCA, and 8 Disciplines methodologies.
• Interface with suppliers to address material and component quality issues.
• Conduct measurements, tests, and other activities supporting problem-solving processes.

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Assist in Quality Management System (QMS) audits and prepare reports for Management Reviews.
• Support third-party and customer audits as required.
• Contribute to manufacturing process development for new parts.
• Maintain production and quality paperwork and records.
• Handle documentation requests for compliance with trade agreements and regulations like NAFTA and Dodd-Frank.
• Issue production travelers, BOMs, RIRs, and other ERP-related information using Sage 100.
• Participate in cost reduction and productivity improvement programs.
• Train coworkers in quality management systems and improvement methodologies.

JOB INFORMATION

• Starting Salary: $55K - $65K annual salary.
• Workweek: Monday to Friday, from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related.
• Minimum 1-year experience in quality manufacturing or molding processes.
• Desirable: Experience with formal Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Problem-solving experience and sound judgment.
• Training on ISO 9001 & ISO/TS 16949 & familiarity with automotive industry standards is preferred.
• Analytical abilities and familiarity with processing equipment.
• Bilingual: English-Spanish preferred.
• Ability to interpret part drawings and generate official documentation.
• Strong attention to detail for quality compliance.

• Criminal Background Check? No
• Drug Test? No
• English Level Requirement: Advanced
• Drivers license required: No

Additional Information

TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES TO PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT

• Paid flight to Business Location: Yes
• Which airport are the workers arriving at? Oakland

WORKPLACE TRANSPORTATION

• Transportation to and from Worksite? Temporary and free of cost to employee.

HOUSING

• Housing benefit is not provided. Selected worker must secure own housing prior to arrival.

JOB INCENTIVES - BENEFITS

• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Holidays, Vacation Time, 401K, 401K matching