ZF Group

Plant Quality Engineer II

ZF Group

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Lapeer • Missouri • United States

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About the role

  • Train operators, supervisors, and quality personnel on quality procedures, policies, documentation, and systems.
  • Monitor SPC and process capability, analyze performance data, and report results for management review.
  • Develop and maintain quality documentation including FMEAs, Control Plans, Flow Diagrams, Work Instructions, and related records.
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions using the 8D methodology to address non-conformances and process deviations.
  • Support APQP activities by collaborating with engineering on supplier requirements, gage development, and process readiness.
  • Perform internal quality audits (Control Plan Audits, LPAs, CQI-9) and ensure compliance with AIAG Core Tools, ISO9001/IATF16949, customer-specific, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support production as the Voice of the Customer (VOC) by troubleshooting defects, managing containment actions, and ensuring compliance with specifications and reporting requirements.
  • Design or modify inspection equipment, gauges, and measurement programs (including CMM where applicable) while supporting continuous improvement activities and maintaining professional technical knowledge.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with four years of quality experience and/or ASQ CQE certification.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build teamwork and cooperation among workforce and intra-departmentally is essential.
  • Technical knowledge including print reading, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, ISO9001/IATF16949 requirements and Lean/Six Sigma, 8D/Corrective Action and manufacturing concepts are preferred.
  • Demonstrated computer and analytical skills are required.
  • Ability to travel as required is necessary.
  • Requires strong interpersonal, facilitation, and organizational skills.
  • PC literacy preferred.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing environment.
Benefits
  • Annual Incentive Plan
  • Paid Vacation
  • Personal Time
  • 401k Plan
  • Health Care Benefits
  • Paid Holidays
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
FMEAControl PlansFlow DiagramsWork Instructions8D methodologyAPQPSPCISO9001IATF16949Lean/Six Sigma
Soft Skills
communication skillsteamworkcooperationinterpersonal skillsfacilitation skillsorganizational skillsanalytical skills
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeASQ CQE certification