Quality Engineer at Spectrum Control in Ann Arbor, MI

Quality Engineer

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

At Spectrum Control, most departments operate on a 4-day, 10-hour work schedule in exchange for a 3-day weekend. We offer competitive wages and PTO, plus our benefits begin on day 1 of employment. Come join a workforce where we put you first!

JOB SUMMARY: The Quality Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and completing broadly defined quality engineering assignments and small projects that support product and process quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction. This role provides technical support across Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Purchasing; uses data-driven methods such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) and structured problem solving to identify and resolve quality issues; and helps ensure customer and contractual requirements are consistently met in a high-mix electronics manufacturing environment. The Quality Engineer also supports quality system effectiveness, internal audits, corrective action, and continuous improvement initiatives at the Ann Arbor, MI facility.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provide technical support to Quality, Engineering, and Manufacturing regarding product and process inspection, audit requirements, sampling plans, process controls, and statistical applications.
• Set up, develop, and continuously improve inspection systems, methods, and techniques using data analysis, SPC, auditing, and other appropriate quality tools.
• Support development, implementation, and maintenance of quality systems, procedures, and controls; assist with systems auditing to verify compliance and effectiveness.
• Provide technical support to Purchasing regarding supplier capability, quality status, inspection and test methods, supplier-related nonconformance, and resolution of quality issues.
• Lead or support root cause analysis and prepare corrective action documentation using structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, 5-Why, and A-3.
• Maintain accurate and current quality system documentation, records, procedures, work instructions, and other controlled quality information.
• Conduct internal quality audits and support audit preparation, reporting, corrective actions, and timely follow-up to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Analyze quality trends, inspection results, process data, and other performance indicators to identify opportunities for risk reduction, defect prevention, and process improvement.
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to establish effective process controls, address sources of variation, and support improvements in quality, yield, and consistency.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with customer Quality organizations to ensure key characteristics, technical requirements, and contractual quality expectations are understood and met.
• Validate the effectiveness of corrective and preventive actions; monitor results and communicate lessons learned and best practices across applicable processes and teams.
• Support quality initiatives associated with new product introduction, process changes, customer requirements, and other activities that may affect product or process quality.
• Participate in cross-functional continuous improvement and team facilitation activities focused on reducing variation, preventing defects, and strengthening process capability.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Quality, or a related technical discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in engineering, quality, manufacturing, mathematics, statistics, or a closely related technical field.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across functional teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in electronics or electronic component manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of electronic component manufacturing processes, inspection methods, and process controls.
• Knowledge and understanding of IPC-610, ISO 9001, and AS 9100 requirements.
• Knowledge of quality systems, quality engineering techniques, process control, SPC, auditing, corrective action, and team facilitation methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based quality systems or other business applications.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification preferred, or willingness to pursue certification.
• Knowledge or experience with MIL SPC 38534.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Data-driven decision making and statistical analysis.
• Structured problem solving, root cause analysis, and corrective action effectiveness.
• Quality systems and internal auditing.
• Cross-functional collaboration and technical communication.
• Customer-focused approach to quality requirements and issue resolution.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• On-site role based at Spectrum Control’s manufacturing facility in Ann Arbor, MI.
• Combination of office and manufacturing floor environment, with regular interaction with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, inspection, and testing functions.
• Requires the ability to work effectively in a hands-on manufacturing setting and respond to quality issues as they arise.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Third-Party Recruiters

Please note, that per Spectrum Control Policy, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are engaged to provide candidates for a specified opening and in alignment with our values and expectations. Any employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that Spectrum Control will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity. If you or your agency are interested in becoming an approved vendor please contact scirecruiting@am.spectrumcontrol.com.