Challenge Manufacturing · 5 hours ago
Quality Engineer
Holland, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expChallenge Manufacturing is a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry. The Quality Engineer is responsible for conducting ongoing analysis of production processes to ensure that customer quality requirements are met, serving as a point of contact for customer complaints and managing quality systems post-launch.
AutomotiveIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
“Safe Launch” participant to constructively accept a detailed hand-off of product requirements from APQP QE
The “Safe Launch” hand-off process links the APQP QE and Current Production QE when the first MRD parts are being run. These QEs work together to obtain and complete the necessary quality system documentation, dimensional data, GP-12 support, and PTR/MRD packaging and labeling for shipment
Supporting the “Safe Launch” process also includes providing the plant communication linkage for a formal tooling buy-off process, including Run at Rate support and associated documentation to declare die/welder readiness for production. This is then followed by the preparation of all PPAP documentation for submission
Responsible for all plant level quality concerns for assigned product
Serve as direct point of contact for customer complaints
Manage Quality System for all changes after launch
Obtain “Master Samples” from 300-piece initial production run for Program archiving of Part Quality at start of production
Update Control Plans & FMEA as Issues Arise from the Floor or Customer
Issue Product Quality Check Deviations following direction from management
Provide timely acknowledgement responses to customer complaints
Provide formal documentation PRR/HTR, responses to the customer
Be a presence at the assembly plants to provide face-to-face interaction and ensure customer satisfaction while developing relationships
Understand how each part is utilized in the vehicle build and become the “expert” regarding what the customer expects from us as the supplier of this part
Provide the plant management with the “voice of the customer” and explain what key part attributes are important to manage on each part and why
Train plant level quality auditors and production team leaders on part-to-part concerns regarding acceptability, inspection methodology, and customer expectations
Direct Quality Technicians to provide supporting product quality documentation (Part Picture Visuals, Packaging Instructions, Gage Instructions, Quality Alerts, etc.), and floor support as necessary
Provide plant with priorities for part improvement to ensure the most important attributes are addressed first, and stress continuous improvement
Address plant floor quality concerns as they arise, provide timely opinions for acceptability, and be able to provide the proper decision criteria for management to direct the part disposition
Champion problem control meetings for customer complaints, and attendees need to be accountable for their problem control responsibilities by area managers
The QE should be involved in monitoring daily part quality and spend time on the floor checking parts and auditing product and process to verify that customer requirements are met
Participate in the layered process audits
Implement new methods of inspection and control when required. (i.e.: enhanced containment techniques and documentation, SPC data, scheduled CMM runs or Roamer scans, etc.)
The QE is responsible for supporting all QSB+ and TS requirements associated with his/her assigned part responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Associate degree from a 2- or 4-year college
5 Years in related experience and/or training
Equivalent combination of education and experience
Has high standards of performance for self
Takes responsibility for actions, results, and mistakes
Is thorough, accurate, and reliable when performing and completing job tasks; demonstrates honesty and integrity in all aspects of work
Takes positive action to objectively resolve conflict by listening, staying focused on issue to find resolution, and monitoring progress
Maintains positive relationships by constructively resolving conflicts
Uses feedback from others to continuously improve performance and work relationships
Moves within own and/or other work areas (flexes) to support plant flow
Works with sense of urgency to meet needs of customers
Has necessary experience, skills, and knowledge to perform all aspects of job; rotates through all job responsibilities
Maintains knowledge and skills to perform job effectively
Has ability to focus on benefits of change and see it as positive; approaches change or newness in constructive/objective manner; views change as learning opportunity
Looks for good in others; works collaboratively with others; shares information and knowledge
Is at work when scheduled and ensures coverage when absent; takes timely breaks/lunches; uses time wisely
Advance GD&T training
Understanding of the Specific Customer Requirements
Understanding the PPAP Process
Understanding of the APQP Process
Understanding of dimensional data and the ability to analyze and make decision
Understand problem solving and all the involved core tools
Communication written and verbal
Plexus
Microsoft Office
Preferred
Bachelor of Science Degree from a 4-year college or university preferred
10 to 15 years related experience and/or training preferred
Equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions
Flexible Spending Accounts
Company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance
Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options
Employer 401k Match
ESOP shares
Tuition reimbursement
Referral Bonus Program
Challenge Incentive Program
Paid time off
Company
Challenge Manufacturing
Challenge Manufacturing is an automotive company offering stamped and welded automotive assemblies.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$100M2021-02-02Debt Financing· $100M
Leadership Team
Doug Bradley
President & CEO
Recent News
2025-08-05
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