Supplier & Product Quality Engineer — Root Cause and QMS

Aegis Manufacturing & Engineering•Elkhart, IN

11h

About The Position

Build a zero-defect mindset across launch, production, and the supply base You’re driven by the challenge of complex problems and the satisfaction of getting to true root cause. In this mission-focused role, you’ll orchestrate launch quality, strengthen supplier performance, and elevate our QMS so customers get reliable, compliant products every time. Your Mission Launch with discipline: Use APQP to stand up robust processes for new products. Author and maintain PFMEAs/DFMEAs, Control Plans, process flows, and work instructions. Protect the line: Partner with Operations and Engineering to keep supply uninterrupted. Review product data, lead SPC-driven actions, and support injection molding, stamping, and light assembly. Resolve with data: Lead internal and customer-facing investigations. Define scope with targeted testing, document the story, and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions. Elevate the supply base: Review and approve supplier PPAPs to AIAG standards, assess corrective actions, and drive closure. Own the measurement truth: Serve as SME for metrology, measurement systems, GR&R, capability analysis, and SPC. Guide correct GD&T and tolerance methodologies on drawings. Verify compliance: Ensure FMVSS, ECE, ISO, and SAE testing is executed correctly, in-house or via accredited labs. Strengthen the system: Implement, maintain, and improve our QMS to ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949; conduct internal audits; and drive COQ/COPQ improvements. And more: Take on additional duties as assigned by the Quality Manager. A Scenario You’ll Own A global OEM flags a dimensional drift in a subassembly. You convene a cross-functional team, validate measurement systems (GR&R), analyze capability, and map the process flow to isolate variation. You coordinate accelerated testing, update the Control Plan, issue a customer corrective action report, and close the loop with the supplier’s corrective action and PPAP update. What Sets You Up for Success Skills & Experience Automotive experience preferred with direct interaction with global OEM customers and suppliers. Clear, concise communicator—written, verbal, and in presentations. Analytical problem-solver with demonstrated root cause expertise. Leadership experience mentoring and influencing cross-functional teams. Decisive, data-driven decision-making under time pressure. Strong command of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plans; MSA, SPC; and formal problem-solving methods. Background in manufacturing processes and/or tooling design. Experience performing quality system audits. Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred. PC proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Education Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related technical field. At least 3 years of Quality Assurance experience. Proven ability to craft innovative solutions to complex technical problems. Demonstrated success partnering with customers, suppliers, and internal teams. Experience working with contract manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors. Physical Demands & Work Environment Occasional standing, walking, sitting, stair climbing, kneeling, crouching; lift up to 30 lbs. Valid passport; up to 20% domestic and international travel. Work across office and manufacturing floor in the same facility; moderate noise exposure. Occasional outdoor work in all-weather conditions.

Requirements

Clear, concise communicator—written, verbal, and in presentations.
Analytical problem-solver with demonstrated root cause expertise.
Leadership experience mentoring and influencing cross-functional teams.
Decisive, data-driven decision-making under time pressure.
Strong command of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plans; MSA, SPC; and formal problem-solving methods.
Background in manufacturing processes and/or tooling design.
Experience performing quality system audits.
PC proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related technical field.
At least 3 years of Quality Assurance experience.
Proven ability to craft innovative solutions to complex technical problems.
Demonstrated success partnering with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
Experience working with contract manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors.
Occasional standing, walking, sitting, stair climbing, kneeling, crouching; lift up to 30 lbs.
Valid passport; up to 20% domestic and international travel.
Work across office and manufacturing floor in the same facility; moderate noise exposure.
Occasional outdoor work in all-weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Automotive experience preferred with direct interaction with global OEM customers and suppliers.
Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred.

Responsibilities

Use APQP to stand up robust processes for new products.
Author and maintain PFMEAs/DFMEAs, Control Plans, process flows, and work instructions.
Partner with Operations and Engineering to keep supply uninterrupted.
Review product data, lead SPC-driven actions, and support injection molding, stamping, and light assembly.
Lead internal and customer-facing investigations.
Define scope with targeted testing, document the story, and implement sustainable corrective and preventive actions.
Review and approve supplier PPAPs to AIAG standards, assess corrective actions, and drive closure.
Serve as SME for metrology, measurement systems, GR&R, capability analysis, and SPC.
Guide correct GD&T and tolerance methodologies on drawings.
Ensure FMVSS, ECE, ISO, and SAE testing is executed correctly, in-house or via accredited labs.
Implement, maintain, and improve our QMS to ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949; conduct internal audits; and drive COQ/COPQ improvements.
Take on additional duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.