Incoming Quality Engineer – Group Leader

Kyyba•Warsaw, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances. At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field; equivalent technical experience may be considered.
5+ years of experience in incoming, supplier, or manufacturing quality within an automotive or regulated manufacturing environment.
Proven experience leading teams or acting in a group leader / supervisory capacity.
Strong knowledge of incoming inspection, supplier quality management, and containment processes.
Experience with automotive quality tools and standards (IATF 16949, AIAG, APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC).
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface across manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up or launch environment.
High integrity, ownership mindset, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electric vehicle components or high-voltage systems.
Six Sigma, ASQ, or other quality certifications.
Experience supporting multi-site or cross-functional manufacturing operations.
Background in supplier development or launch readiness.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage incoming quality inspection activities for all supplied components and materials across Slate manufacturing.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quality technicians and team leaders, ensuring consistent execution of incoming quality standards.
Develop, implement, and maintain incoming inspection procedures, control plans, and acceptance criteria.
Serve as the primary incoming quality interface to all manufacturing areas, supporting production, launches, and daily operations.
Collaborate with suppliers to define quality expectations, ensure compliance to specifications, and drive corrective actions.
Analyze incoming quality data, identify trends, and lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
Own containment of nonconforming incoming material, including segregation, documentation, supplier communication, and disposition (rework, return, scrap).
Support new product and process launches by validating incoming parts, PPAP readiness, and production release.
Coordinate and support incoming and process audits to applicable standards (IATF 16949, AIAG, internal requirements).
Maintain quality documentation including inspection records, supplier quality reports, and control plans.
Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Operations to resolve quality issues and improve robustness.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on incoming quality, process capability, cost, and risk reduction.
Provide technical guidance, training, and hands-on support to quality technicians and manufacturing teams.
Ensure a safe, compliant work environment aligned with health and safety requirements.
Perform additional duties as assigned in support of incoming and manufacturing quality.