Quality Engineer

GKN Automotive•Newton, NC

178d

About The Position

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Manufacturing Quality Engineer to join our team. This role is central to ensuring that our manufacturing processes consistently deliver high-quality products that meet both internal standards and customer expectations. You will lead cross-functional problem-solving initiatives, drive process improvements, and manage quality documentation and compliance activities. Your work will directly impact product integrity, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency. This is a hands-on position that requires strong analytical thinking, clear communication, and the ability to lead quality initiatives across departments. You’ll be empowered to make decisions, take ownership of challenges, and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

3–5 years of experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing or automotive environment
Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards
Proficiency in GD&T, PFMEA, Control Plan development, and all 18 elements of PPAP
Experience with metrology tools and gages (e.g., calipers, micrometers, Go/No Go gages)
Strong soft skills, including clear and persuasive communication, decision-making confidence, stress management, and effective multitasking
Experience with tools such as Minitab, SAP, and structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, A3, Ishikawa, 5Why, QRQC)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field
Prior experience in the automotive industry
Fluency in English; Spanish and/or German is a plus
Certification as a Shainin Apprentice or Six Sigma practitioner

Responsibilities

Leading problem-solving teams to analyze and resolve internal and external quality issues
Identifying root causes
Developing and verifying corrective actions
Communicating resolutions directly to customers
Leading SCRAP and NRFT (Not Right First Time) reduction initiatives
Collaborating with other functions to implement process improvements
Evaluating Process Change Requests
Managing Product and Process Deviation requests in accordance with GKN standards and customer requirements
Overseeing PPAP and PTR submissions
Participating in Design Reviews
Contributing to PFMEA and Control Plan development to reduce risk and improve process reliability