SR Quality Engineer
Multimatic•Butler, IN
•Onsite
About The Position
The SR Quality Engineer will lead APQP activities, develop and maintain quality documentation, coordinate PPAP submissions, and support new product launches. This role involves overseeing manufacturing quality, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 and customer requirements, and leading structured problem-solving initiatives. The engineer will also serve as the primary quality contact for OEM customers, manage customer scorecards, and drive continuous improvement efforts to reduce defects and improve process capability. Additionally, the role includes supporting supplier quality activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or related)
- 8–10+ years in automotive manufacturing quality
- Experience with Tier 1 suppliers and OEM customer interaction
- Strong background in hot forming / press hardening, Roll Forming, Welding technologies, and Assembly processes
- Proficiency in APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA
- Knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards
- Experience with statistical analysis and problem-solving tools
- Ability to read blueprints and understand GD&T
- Familiarity with quality software (e.g., QMS systems)
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Customer-focused mindset
- Analytical and detail-oriented
Nice To Haves
- Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or Black Belt)
- Experience with OEM-specific systems: GM BIQS, Ford Q1, Stellantis Customer Specific Requirements
Responsibilities
- Lead APQP activities in alignment with OEM requirements (GM, Ford, Stellantis)
- Develop and maintain Control Plans, PFMEA / DFMEA, and Process Flow Diagrams
- Coordinate PPAP submissions and approvals with customers
- Support new product launches and engineering changes (ECNs)
- Monitor and improve quality performance in hot forming processes, welding operations, and assembly lines
- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements
- Lead structured problem-solving using 8D methodology, 5 Whys, and Fishbone analysis
- Respond to customer complaints and warranty issues
- Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
- Act as primary quality contact for OEM customers
- Lead customer audits, visits, and quality reviews
- Manage customer scorecards and performance metrics
- Ensure timely response to SPPS/PRRs (Problem Resolution Reports)
- Identify and lead initiatives to reduce scrap, rework, and variation
- Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
- Improve process capability (Cp, Cpk) and reduce defects (PPM)
- Collaborate with Supplier Quality team on incoming issues
- Support supplier audits and development activities
Benefits
- Recruitment-related accommodations for disabilities are available upon request
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
