Quality Engineer Jobs

About The Position

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.