Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

 Who we are:

Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together – a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world.

With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions.  

Who we are looking for: 

We are currently looking for a Quality Engineer to be based out of Wayne, MI.  Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, this person will be responsible for meeting all customer expectations regarding delivery and quality through implementation, training, and adherence of corporate and plant quality procedures.  This person will apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and product quality, lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation on both internal and external quality concerns and ensure that quality procedures are available to support standardization and sustainability of manufacturing processes. 

What you’ll do: 

Additional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Support the manufacturing operation through product inspections, product testing, data analysis, and customer-required documentation.


• Perform technical testing using 3D Scanners, Tensile Strength Machines, and Hardness Testing equipment.


• Oversee the special projects, including the upscaling of the Quality Program, documentation, Certificate of conformance and material testing.


• Support the RMA process by approving receipt and credit order issuance.


• Work closely with production leadership to ensure all processes are accurately documented and updated properly.


• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll bring: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering field; or 2+ years' relevant work experience; or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience


• 2+ years’ experience in manufacturing environment, with metal stamping experience preferred


• Advanced knowledge and practical application of common inspection gages, product drawings, and problem solving and process improvement tools and techniques.


• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, ERP systems, and structured Quality Programs preferred.

Within 3 months, you’ll: 

• Complete your Atkore Immersion Program


• Understand how your job will help deliver Atkore’s strategy


• Independently perform product inspections

Within 6 months, you’ll: 

• Update process documents including work instructions, PFMEA, Control Plans, training materials, and procedures


• Lead root cause and corrective action teams and report out to plant leadership


• Support the plant’s Safety and Lean Manufacturing initiatives through audits and Kaizen events

Within 12 months, you’ll: 

• Lead the internal RMA process


• Identify and lead data-driven process improvement projects


• Support reporting of metrics to all levels of management

Atkore is a six-time Great Place to Work© certified company and a four-time Top Workplaces USA award! We are committed to creating an engaged and aligned workforce that drives collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors, consistent with our core values.

Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader!

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay for this position is $63,440 - $87,230. Placement in the range depends on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, relevant experience, skills, seniority, performance, shift, travel requirements, and business or organizational needs and may change over time.  Other compensation may include, but not limited to, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, stock, and other incentives.

Benefits available include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance


• Life insurance


• Short-term and long-term disability insurance


• 401k


• Paid Time Off


• Paid holidays


• Any leave required under federal, state, or local law

Benefits are subject to vesting and eligibility requirements.

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

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