Quality Engineer (737)

COMPANY SUMMARY:
CDI Products, a Michelin Group Company, is a global leader in high-performance polymer products, wear components, and functional parts. With locations across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific, we deliver fully integrated solutions from raw materials to finished products through in-house engineering and material development capabilities. Serving industries such as Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Medical, Semiconductor, and Water Treatment, our materials and products are expertly engineered and tested on-site. Our team is committed to innovation and excellence in delivering cutting-edge solutions around the globe.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Quality Engineer is responsible for technical ownership of product and process quality, including process capability, risk management, and supplier quality performance. This role provides engineering-level analysis and leadership to ensure products and processes are robust, capable, and compliant with customer and regulatory requirements. 
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical leadership in root cause investigations, including failure analysis and evaluation of complex quality issues
• Support and contribute technical analysis to corrective and preventive actions driven through the QMS
• Analyze process, product, supplier, and audit data to identify variation, risk, and opportunities for improvement
• Lead development, implementation, and maintenance of Process FMEAs, Control Plans, and risk mitigation activities
• Establish and maintain process capability requirements, including SPC, capability studies, and gage R&R
• Define and improve inspection strategies, methods, and acceptance criteria based on risk and performance data
• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), including First Article Inspection (FAI) and PPAP where applicable
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to ensure design for manufacturability (DFM) and process robustness
• Evaluate and improve supplier quality performance through technical review, analysis, and supplier audits
• Perform supplier and process audits with focus on process capability, technical compliance, and risk
• Support new product introduction activities to ensure quality standards are defined, implemented, and achieved
• Work cross-functionally to resolve customer complaints, supplier issues, and internal nonconformances from a technical perspective
• Utilize NCR and CAR system outputs to identify systemic issues and drive technical improvements
• Develop and maintain process capability and quality performance reporting
• Recommend improvements to product design, manufacturing processes, and quality control methods
• Immediately report safety and quality risks
• Other duties as assigned
   

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or related discipline) required 
• 3–7+ years of experience in a manufacturing or quality engineering role 
• Working knowledge of QMS standards (ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO 13485, or API Q1) 
• Strong experience with core quality tools (SPC, MSA, PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP/APQP) 
• Experience supporting root cause investigations and technical problem solving 
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and technical specifications
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools 
• Experience analyzing process capability and quality performance data 
• Knowledge of ASME, ANSI, ASTM standards 
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills 
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Teams
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
 

• ASQ Certification (CQE, CSSGB, or equivalent)
• Experience with statistical analysis methods
• Experience working with aerospace & defense industries
• Experience with ERP or MES systems
• Experience utilizing AI-enabled tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot or similar technologies) to support data analysis, reporting, and continuous improvement activities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & POTENTIAL HAZARDS:

• Office environment with daily exposure to the manufacturing floor. 
• Some exposure to possible shop hazards including high noise and heavy machinery.
• Occasional (15%) travel required

EEO STATEMENT:
CDI is committed to the equal employment opportunity of its employees and prohibits discrimination against any employee or qualified applicant based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status or veteran status, or other non-work-related characteristics that may be protected under the law of the Federal Government or specific state employment laws.