Posted August 05, 2026
Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Joining & Regulatory
CrossFire Group
Warsaw, IN, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Joining & Regulatory
Overview
We are seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer with strong expertise in regulatory compliance and bonding processes. This role leads audit readiness, product safety alignment, and bonding process development across glass, glass-filled polypropylene (PP-GF), and urethane systems. You’ll play a key role in ensuring consistent bond integrity through robust testing methods while driving a quality-first, 5S-focused culture on the production floor.
We are seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer with strong expertise in regulatory compliance and bonding processes. This role leads audit readiness, product safety alignment, and bonding process development across glass, glass-filled polypropylene (PP-GF), and urethane systems. You’ll play a key role in ensuring consistent bond integrity through robust testing methods while driving a quality-first, 5S-focused culture on the production floor.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Compliance & Auditing
- Plan and execute internal audits aligned with government and industry standards (FMVSS, OSHA, EPA/EHS).
- Interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into plant-level procedures, work instructions, and control plans.
- Maintain audit readiness through documentation control, traceability, training records, and CAPA completion.
Bonding Engineering (Glass, PP-GF, Urethane)
- Develop and validate bonding processes for glass, PP-GF, and urethane systems.
- Define process parameters including surface prep, primers, cure conditions, and environmental controls.
- Establish standards to ensure cohesive bond performance and minimize adhesive failure risk.
Test Methods & Verification
- Develop and maintain validation methods such as wet maps, knife/peel tests, lap shear, and coupon testing.
- Implement incoming and in-process quality checks using SPC and defined reaction plans.
- Lead measurement system analysis (MSA) and gauge R&R for bonding evaluation.
Problem Solving & Cross-Functional Leadership
- Lead structured problem solving using tools like 5-Why, Ishikawa, and 8D.
- Drive containment, root cause identification, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
- Partner with production, maintenance, and suppliers to strengthen process control and defect prevention.
- Support product safety activities, including issue escalation and recall-related actions.
Quality Culture & KPIs
- Maintain strong 5S practices and audit performance in bonding and inspection areas.
- Define and track KPIs including first pass yield, adhesion failures, rework, and audit findings.
- Drive continuous improvement and communicate performance through tier meetings and reporting tools.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent advanced degree experience.
- Hands-on experience with bonding processes and validation methods (glass, PP-GF, urethane).
- Strong background in auditing, compliance, and CAPA execution.
- Automotive or regulated manufacturing experience preferred (IATF 16949, ISO 9001).
- Experience with supplier quality and incoming material validation is a plus.
Skills
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems, SPC, MSA, and document control.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
- Comfortable working with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) for KPI reporting.
- Effective communicator with strong teamwork and leadership ability.
- Self-motivated and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
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