Quality Engineer

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. • Michigan City, IN

40d

About The Position

The Quality Engineer is a hands-on technical leader responsible for driving permanent corrective actions, sustaining compliance to IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards, and supporting daily manufacturing operations. This role requires strong plant-floor engagement, technical problem solving, and ownership of the corrective action process. The Quality Engineer works cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Customers to eliminate defects, reduce scrap, and improve process capability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred.
• 3 years in automotive manufacturing quality.
• Strong experience with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans.
• Experience with Gage R&R and MSA.
• Strong GD&T and blueprint interpretation skills.
• SPC and capability study experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting VDA 6.3 audits preferred.
• Experience with Plex ERP system preferred.
• Experience using customer portals (e.g., OEM portals).
• Familiarity with CMM inspection processes.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the Corrective Action Report (CAR) process from containment through permanent corrective action verification.
• Lead and facilitate 8D problem-solving activities.
• Conduct root cause analysis using 5-Why, Fishbone, and data-driven methods.
• Ensure corrective actions are robust, permanent, and validated.
• Lead Kaizen activities focused on defect reduction and process improvement.
• Actively engage on the plant floor to investigate and resolve quality issues.
• Perform and analyze Gage R&R studies and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
• Support development and validation of inspection methods.
• Interpret GD&T and engineering drawings.
• Perform blueprint review and tolerance stack evaluation.
• Maintain familiarity with CMM inspection processes and reporting.
• Conduct capability studies (Cp, Cpk, Ppk) and statistical analysis.
• Support and participate in APQP activities for new and existing programs.
• Prepare and review PPAP submissions (Level 1–5 as required).
• Review and maintain PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Ensure readiness for customer and supplier launch requirements.
• Facilitate supplier PPAP review and approval process.
• Serve as quality liaison with customers via direct communication and customer portals.
• Investigate customer returns and manage return database.
• Submit 8Ds and corrective actions through customer portals.
• Analyze trends in rejections, chargebacks, and warranty issues.
• Support supplier quality development and corrective action efforts.
• Maintain compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards.
• Support VDA 6.3 process audits.
• Lead and participate in Layered Process Audits (LPA).
• Prepare for and support third-party and customer audits.
• Develop and revise quality documentation, procedures, and visual standards.
• Administer and analyze plant scrap programs.
• Identify trends and implement corrective actions to reduce waste.
• Support plant cost reduction initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aligned with plant goals.

What This Job Offers

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