Advanced Quality Engineer

Troy Design And Manufacturing • Shelbyville, KY

22d

About The Position

The Advanced Quality Engineer supports the implementation, execution, and continuous improvement of the plant s quality systems and customer-focused processes. This role ensures adherence to APQP and PPAP requirements, manages customer concerns and visits, oversees gauging and process control plans, and supports ISO-based Quality Management Systems (QMS) and customer-specific requirements. Key Responsibilities: Launch & APQP/PPAP Support - Lead all Quality Engineering activities for product launches and act as the plant s representative within the manufacturing organization. - Prepare and maintain all APQP and PPAP documentation for new and existing part files. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure customer requirements are understood and met. - Obtain detailed product knowledge during development phases. - Work with Project Engineers to ensure FMEAs are accurately completed and maintained. - Develop Process Control Plans for assigned products. - Support Safe Launch activities, including tooling buyoffs, Run at Rate events, and readiness documentation. - Gather and archive Master Samples for new product introductions. Product & Process Quality - Evaluate product GD&T specifications and approve final attribute and gauging requirements. - Participate in gage reviews, buy-off meetings, and attend all die runoffs to confirm compliance with quality specifications. - Monitor daily product quality, perform floor audits, and ensure customer requirements are consistently met. - Address plant floor quality issues promptly, provide professional judgement on part acceptability, and guide disposition decisions. - Update Control Plans and FMEAs as new issues arise from customer or internal feedback. - Implement new inspection and control methods as needed (SPC, containment, CMM checks, etc.). - Participate in layered process audits and support QMS compliance for assigned product families. Customer & Supplier Interface - Serve as the direct point of contact for customer complaints and quality concerns. - Provide timely acknowledgement and formal documentation responses for all customer issues. - Communicate the voice of the customer to plant teams, clarifying key product attributes and expectations. - Understand how each part functions within the vehicle and act as the internal subject-matter expert. Documentation & Continuous Improvement - Issue Product Quality Check Deviations as directed by management. - Prepare product quality documentation (visual aids, gage instructions, quality alerts, etc.). - Prioritize product improvement opportunities based on risk and customer impact. - Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies. - Manage changes to the quality system for assigned products after launch. Gage & Measurement Systems - Oversee gage calibration, testing programs, process control, and related improvement activities. - Ensure measurement systems support accurate and repeatable evaluation of product quality. Other - Perform additional duties as assigned to support plant goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor s degree in Business, Engineering, Quality, or related field preferred.
• 3-5 years of experience in a quality-related role, ideally within automotive manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis and corrective action.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and customer specifications.
• Knowledge of calibration processes and equipment.
• Working knowledge of ISO-based quality systems and audit processes.
• Strong communication skills for effective interaction with internal teams and external customers.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and SharePoint.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing, quality, process/tooling, or shop floor supervision preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all Quality Engineering activities for product launches and act as the plant s representative within the manufacturing organization.
• Prepare and maintain all APQP and PPAP documentation for new and existing part files.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure customer requirements are understood and met.
• Obtain detailed product knowledge during development phases.
• Work with Project Engineers to ensure FMEAs are accurately completed and maintained.
• Develop Process Control Plans for assigned products.
• Support Safe Launch activities, including tooling buyoffs, Run at Rate events, and readiness documentation.
• Gather and archive Master Samples for new product introductions.
• Evaluate product GD&T specifications and approve final attribute and gauging requirements.
• Participate in gage reviews, buy-off meetings, and attend all die runoffs to confirm compliance with quality specifications.
• Monitor daily product quality, perform floor audits, and ensure customer requirements are consistently met.
• Address plant floor quality issues promptly, provide professional judgement on part acceptability, and guide disposition decisions.
• Update Control Plans and FMEAs as new issues arise from customer or internal feedback.
• Implement new inspection and control methods as needed (SPC, containment, CMM checks, etc.).
• Participate in layered process audits and support QMS compliance for assigned product families.
• Serve as the direct point of contact for customer complaints and quality concerns.
• Provide timely acknowledgement and formal documentation responses for all customer issues.
• Communicate the voice of the customer to plant teams, clarifying key product attributes and expectations.
• Understand how each part functions within the vehicle and act as the internal subject-matter expert.
• Issue Product Quality Check Deviations as directed by management.
• Prepare product quality documentation (visual aids, gage instructions, quality alerts, etc.).
• Prioritize product improvement opportunities based on risk and customer impact.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies.
• Manage changes to the quality system for assigned products after launch.
• Oversee gage calibration, testing programs, process control, and related improvement activities.
• Ensure measurement systems support accurate and repeatable evaluation of product quality.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support plant goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level