Quality Engineer

Commercial Vehicle Group•Michigan City, MI

16d

About The Position

The Quality Engineer is a hands-on technical leader responsible for driving permanent corrective actions, sustaining compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards, and supporting daily manufacturing operations. The role requires active 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. The position also supports measurement systems and inspection methods, APQP and PPAP activities, customer and supplier quality, audits, quality-system documentation, scrap reduction, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Three years of experience in automotive manufacturing quality.
Strong experience with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.
Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
Experience with Gage R&R and MSA.
Strong GD&T and blueprint interpretation skills.
Experience with SPC and capability studies.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
Experience supporting VDA 6.3 audits.
Experience with the Plex ERP system.
Experience using customer portals, such as OEM portals.
Familiarity with CMM inspection processes.
ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.

Responsibilities

Lead the Corrective Action Report (CAR) process from containment through verification of permanent corrective actions.
Lead and facilitate 8D problem-solving activities and 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.
Engage on the plant floor to investigate and resolve quality issues.
Perform and analyze Gage R&R studies and Measurement System Analysis (MSA), and support development and validation of inspection methods.
Interpret GD&T and engineering drawings; perform blueprint reviews and tolerance stack evaluations.
Maintain familiarity with CMM inspection processes and reporting, and conduct capability studies and statistical analysis.
Support APQP activities for new and existing programs; prepare and review PPAP submissions as required.
Review and maintain PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams, and ensure readiness for customer and supplier launch requirements.
Facilitate supplier PPAP review and approval.
Serve as a quality liaison with customers through direct communication and customer portals.
Investigate customer returns, manage the return database, and 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); and 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 and drive continuous improvement aligned with plant goals.