Operations Quality Engineer

International Automotive Components•Alma, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Individual to serve as the primary quality contact for daily operations within the plant. This role is critical in ensuring customer requirements, compliance with industry standards, and continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of quality experience, preferably in automotive manufacturing.
Proficiency with PC-based tools and statistical software.
Self-directed, detail-oriented, reliable, and proactive with strong initiative.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to collaborate effectively with leaders, peers, and customers.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or Metrology, or equivalent technical experience, preferred but not required.
Strong problem-solving, organizational, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

Guide team members for functionality of the CMM lab
Maintain Shoplogix functionality for Quality Checks to meet customer requirements
First line of defense for issues on the floor, working with Operations to determine best steps forward
Maintain metrology on the Operations floor, working with Engineering and Maintenance
Work with floor operators to resolve issues and create new opportunities for continuous improvement
Lead all internal corrective actions and implementation for the plant floor.
Lead all SPC reviews for customer requirements
Updates to all PFMEA, PPAP, and control plans
Work closely with the other Quality Engineers for customer responses
Work closely with internal engineering and manufacturing teams to establish inspection and testing requirements.
Partner with subcontractors to define inspection/testing requirements, product certification, and process capability.
Support subcontractor development initiatives to strengthen supply chain quality.
Maintain SPC data from shop floor.
Work with Engineering to update Shoplogix programs based on specification updates.
Prepare and present quality performance reports (CP/CPK, PPM, Cost of Quality, IATF, Ford Q1, GM BIQS).
Detect quality-related concerns through inspection data/charts and recommend corrective/preventive actions.
Schedule and track internal audits (IATF, BIQS, ISO 14001:2015), corrective actions, and training.
Support testing/certification of incoming materials and parts prior to use in plant processes.
Ensure compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
Provide training to inspection and testing personnel to strengthen quality culture.
Promote interplant relations and support achievement of plant goals and objectives.
Implement statistical and advanced problem-solving techniques to prevent and correct quality issues.