Quality Engineer

Company Overview:

DESTACO, a Stabilus Company, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of high-performance automation, workholding, and remote handling solutions. The company serves customers in variety of end-markets, including the automotive, life sciences, consumer goods, packaging, aerospace, and nuclear sectors.

Built on a legacy of over 100 years, DESTACO offers a comprehensive portfolio of products to engineer precise movement, placement and control solutions that drive productivity and uptime for manufacturers around the world. The DESTACO family of products consists of industry-leading brands such as DESTACO Manual and Power Clamps, Camco and Ferguson Indexers, Robohand Grippers and CRL Manipulators and Transfer Ports.

DESTACO is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and operates globally through ~700 employees across 11 locations.

With nearly 90 years of demonstrated expertise, The Stabilus Group is one of the world's leading providers of motion control solutions for customers across a broad spectrum of industries.

Stabilus, approaching 1.5B EUR in revenue, is headquartered in Koblenz, Germany and employs more than 7,000 team members across 34 locations in 18 countries.

Stabilus SE is listed in the Prime Standard segment of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange and included in the MDAX index.www.stabilus.com

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer plays a critical role in supporting the Quality Department by implementing and improving robust manufacturing processes and maintaining the quality management system at the Mt. Juliet facility. This position collaborates closely with Engineering, Production, Regulatory, and Product Management teams to provide expert quality guidance aimed at evaluating, correcting, and sustaining product and process performance.

The Quality Engineer utilizes a range of quality tools-including root cause analysis, cross-functional team leadership, statistical techniques, standardized procedures, and auditing-to support both internal and external customer requirements. This role also provides technical counsel to site leadership on matters related to product quality, reliability, safety, and performance throughout the product lifecycle. This position reports directly to the Quality Manager.

Key Job Responsibilities included but not limited to:

• Conducts thorough root cause analyses on product non-conformances from all sources to identify improvement opportunities and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Performs inspections and testing of raw materials, in-process components, and finished products in accordance with established procedures and quality standards.
• Leads and actively participates in cross-functional teams to identify, implement, and sustain effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Collaborates with suppliers to verify that incoming materials and components meet Destaco's specifications and quality requirements.
• Evaluates components, materials, equipment, and finished goods against technical specifications to detect and document defects.
• Applies structured problem-solving methodologies and quality tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram, FMEA) to drive process improvements.
• Monitors and maintains control over calibrated measuring equipment to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Assists with and supports internal quality audits to assess process compliance and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensures all quality-related activities comply with company policies, procedures, and applicable standards.
• Proficiently uses precision measuring instruments including micrometers, calipers, gauge pins, thread gauges, and height gauges.
• Supports the development and implementation of standardized work processes and continuous improvement initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Safety Awareness: Demonstrates a clear understanding of safe equipment and tool operation, proper use of PPE, and identifies potentially hazardous situations. Promotes and practices behavior-based safety to ensure a safe work environment.
• Ethics and Professional Standards: Upholds the highest standards of ethics and professionalism and fosters a culture of integrity and accountability among team members.
• Effective Communication: Communicates clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats. Actively listens, responds constructively to feedback and inquiries, and provides information in a transparent, timely manner.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: Works cooperatively across teams, supports a unified company vision, and contributes to a positive and respectful work environment. Demonstrates reliability, trustworthiness, and mutual respect in all interactions.
• Continuous Improvement and Problem Solving: Actively identifies opportunities for improvement and collaborates to implement solutions that align with organizational goals. Shares insights and best practices to drive efficiency and performance.
• Accountability and Ownership: Takes full responsibility for assigned tasks and projects, proactively communicates progress or concerns, and consistently follows through on commitments.

Education and Certification Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical Engineering or another related field
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE); other ASQ certifications are highly desirable
• Formal problem-solving certifications {Root Cause Analysis} desirable
• 5 to 10 years engineering experience in a manufacturing setting preferred.

Physical Requirements: (To be met with or without accommodations)

• Ability to lift to 40 pounds
• Stand 10 hours a day
• Good manual dexterity
• Eye hand coordination and attention to detail
• Ability to bend, twist and turn.

EEO Statement - must be part of every job description and posting for Destaco US as a requirement of government contractor compliance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.