Dexter Group

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Manufacturing Quality Assurance Engineer Location: Albion, IN Imagine starting your day by opening the plant’s quality dashboard, spotting a trend, and assembling a quick stand-up with production, engineering, and suppliers to align on next steps. By mid-morning, you’re guiding an 8D on a customer concern, mapping the process, and driving root cause analysis. After lunch, you’re reviewing a PPAP package and capability data for a new component, then wrapping up with updates to our control plans to lock in the improvement. That’s a typical day for a Quality Engineer at Dexter. Why Dexter Dexter is a market leader in axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components for commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets. Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana—with manufacturing and distribution across the U.S. and Canada—we leverage robotics, precision welding, and automated machining to deliver superior quality and service. Learn more at www.dextergroup.com. What You’ll Do • Partner with the Quality Manager to shape and execute site strategies that elevate Safety, Quality, and Efficiency while enforcing strong engineering and quality standards. • Turn customer feedback into action by analyzing failures and driving corrective and preventive actions. • Lead cross-functional problem-solving using methods like 8D, 5-Why, fishbone diagrams, and process mapping. • Investigate and resolve product, process, and production issues on the floor. • Champion continuous improvement (5S, Kaizen, lean techniques) to strengthen the QMS. • Plan, review, and approve part qualification documentation: First Article Inspection, Gage R&R, PFMEA, capability studies, control plans, and process validation. • Track, analyze, and communicate quality KPIs and performance trends. • Develop suppliers through validation activities and supplier quality initiatives. • Drive timely closure of supplier nonconformances with corrective and preventive actions. • Define incoming inspection requirements for supplied materials. • Facilitate SCARs and Vendor Quality Notices with suppliers to completion. • Assess internal and external process capabilities and pursue improvements. • Identify and deliver projects that improve Safety, Quality, Efficiency, and Cost. Qualifications • 2+ years in quality engineering/assurance, continuous improvement, or a related function. • Manufacturing experience (1+ year preferred). • ISO/IATF exposure (1+ year preferred). • Skilled in Quality System Auditing, Root Cause & Corrective Action, Six Sigma concepts, and FMEA. • Hands-on with control plans, PPAP, capability analysis, and SPC. Education Bachelor’s in Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field with 1+ year relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Our Culture & Values • Execute with determination—stay curious, collaborate, innovate, solve problems, fulfill commitments, and consistently raise the bar. • Connect with people—empower growth, encourage engagement, cultivate strong customer partnerships, and support our communities. • Do the right thing—for our teams, our customers, and the business. Benefits • Competitive pay • Comprehensive benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA • 3% profit sharing via Safe Harbor program • 401(k) with company contributions • Clear paths for internal development and career growth Preferred Proficiencies • Kaizen • Lean Manufacturing Principles • Six Sigma Experience Ready to Make an Impact? Join an industry leader and help us deliver products that keep our customers moving. • **Equal Opportunity Employer Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen. Dexter Axle Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.