Newark - Stamping Quality Engineer

$65,000 - $70,000
Position Summary
Anomatic is seeking a motivated and hands-on Stamping Quality Engineer to support quality initiatives within the Stamping Department. This position serves as the primary quality resource for stamping and incoming operations and works closely with Production, Engineering, Tooling, New Product Development, and Quality teams to ensure products meet customer requirements and internal quality standards.
The Stamping Quality Engineer will support day-to-day manufacturing operations through problem-solving, quality inspections, process monitoring, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement activities. This role is ideal for an individual looking to grow their career in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.

Essential Responsibilities
Manufacturing Quality Support

Provide daily quality support to stamping and incoming QC operations.
Perform and review dimensional and visual inspections of stamped components.
Support first-piece, in-process, and final inspections as required.
Monitor production quality performance and communicate issues to production leadership.
Assist operators in understanding quality requirements and inspection methods.
Review quality concerns and support containment activities when issues arise.
Help ensure nonconforming material is properly identified, segregated, and dispositioned.
Participate in process validations, trials, and production qualifications.

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

Participate in root cause investigations using tools such as:

5 Why Analysis
Fishbone Diagrams
Corrective Action Reports

Assist with corrective and preventive action activities.
Analyze scrap, defects, rework, and customer complaint trends.
Work with Operations to identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and waste reduction.
Support continuous improvement projects within the Stamping Department.

Quality Systems & Documentation

Maintain inspection records and quality documentation.
Assist with development and updates to work instructions, inspection procedures, and quality standards.
Support internal audits and customer audit preparation activities.
Ensure compliance with company quality system requirements and customer specifications.
Complete quality reports and communicate findings to leadership.

Production Floor Engagement

Spend significant time on the manufacturing floor supporting operators and supervisors.
Perform layered process audits and product audits as assigned.
Review gaging results and verify measurement techniques.
Support training of operators on inspection methods and quality expectations.
Participate in daily production meetings and quality reviews.

Required Qualifications

Associate degree in Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Technology, Quality, or related field preferred.
Equivalent manufacturing experience may be considered in lieu of education.
2+ years of experience in manufacturing, quality, engineering, inspection, or production support roles.
Ability to read drawings, specifications, and inspection instructions.
Experience using measuring equipment such as:

Calipers
Micrometers
Height gauges
Pin gauges

Basic knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective actions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
Strong communication and organizational skills.
Ability to lead a cross functional team efficiently

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in metal stamping, manufacturing, packaging, automotive, consumer products, or related industries.
Familiarity with:

ISO 9001
SPC
Control Plans
PFMEA
Inspection Plans

Previous Quality Inspector, Quality Technician, Process Technician, or Production Lead experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Understanding of manufacturing quality concepts and inspection methods.
Ability to identify defects and ensure adherence to quality standards.
Strong attention to detail.
Ability to analyze data and recognize quality trends.
Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced production environment.
Ability to lead a team to achieve company goals

Key Competencies

Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Accountability
Teamwork
Customer Focus
Continuous Improvement
Communication
Data-Based Decision Making
Leadership
Team building