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Ready to join a growing company with a positive culture, a dedication to customer service, and great benefits? Join us in beautiful East Jordan, MI! EJ is seeking a Quality Engineer at our Water Products facility.

Generous Benefit Package that includes:

Paid Vacation and Holidays, Paid Maternity & Paternity Leave, 401K (with match), Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, HSA with Employer Match, Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Wellness Program, Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement and Bonus Program

About EJ : We are the leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of access solutions for water, sewer, drainage, telecommunications, and utility networks. EJ is a family-owned company with global operations. The corporate headquarters is in East Jordan, Michigan, where the company was founded in 1883.

We are seeking high performing individuals who embrace our values, understand the importance of relationships, and strive for excellence. Our values, which have been passed down for generations, are the essence of our companys identity and our guide for making decisions. Core values at EJ include safety and security, honesty and integrity, environmental responsibility, respect for others, quality and excellence, and social responsibility.

SUMMARY

The quality engineerensures products and processes meet quality standards by developing and implementing quality control systems, monitoring production, conducting tests, analyzing data for defects, and creating solutions to improve processes.They conduct audits, analyze root causes of failures, ensure regulatory compliance, and train staff to maintain high quality in products and services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

+ Develop & Implement Quality Standards: Create, maintain, and improve quality standards and implement quality control processes and systems.

+ Monitoring & Testing: Monitor manufacturing processes and test materials, equipment, and final products to ensure they meet specifications.

+ Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyze quality data, identify trends, generate reports on malfunctions, and conduct root cause analyses for defective products.

+ Process Improvement: Identify areas for improvement in production processes and implement solutions to enhance product quality and reliability.

+ Auditing & Compliance: Conduct quality audits of processes and products and ensure compliance with relevant safety regulations and industry standards.

+ Collaboration & Communication: Work collaboratively with engineering, production, and management teams to address quality issues and implement solutions.

+ Documentation & Training: Create and maintain quality assurance documentation, standard operating procedures, and provide training to staff on quality control procedures.

+ Promotes the culture, the mission and vision, and the core values of the company . This includes adherence to and promotion of the company safety beliefs, employee engagement, competencies, code of conduct, and other policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

+ Experience in foundry metal casting industry or working with castings preferred

+ Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills are essential.Determining quality metrics for all manufacturing procedures. Scanning of castings and tooling to develop a casting quality consistency program.

+ A keen eye for detail to identify issues and ensure accuracy in processes and documentation.

+ Excellent communication to effectively collaborate with teams and present findings.

+ Proficiency in computer applications (like Microsoft Office) and an understanding of quality control systems.A proficient understanding of statistical concepts and application.

+ Strong understanding of engineering principles, industry standards, and manufacturing processes relevant to the field.

+ Expertise in frameworks such as Six Sigma, Lean, ISO 9001, Control Plans and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).

+ The capacity to lead projects, motivate teams, and foster a culture of quality and continuous improvement.

+ A proactive approach to identifying and implementing improvements to enhance overall quality

A bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field is required.The ideal candidate will also have more than 3 years related experience in quality. Past machining manufacturing experience is preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

EJ is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.