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Quality Engineer Level III (Automotive)

AimHire
Clinton, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2026

Position: Quality Engineer III (Automotive)


Location: Knoxville, TN (relocation assistance provided)

This is a Direct-Hire Position paying between $90,000-$105,000 per year depending on the level of experience.


General Description


  • Develops and maintains quality methodologies, systems, and practices to meet the Customer’s needs.
  • Support quality engineering tasks throughout the life cycle of programs, including; product design reviews, develop inspection and test plans, determine customer approval needs, support scrap and rework reduction efforts, and customer corrective action requests.


Key Roles and Responsibilities


  • Analyze failures and initiate corrective actions.
  • Act as Liaison with Customers.
  • Lead root cause analysis activities for production and warranty failures.
  • Participate in risk reduction activities including warranty related issues.
  • Lead continuous improvement activities.
  • Develop / Support APQP activities (Line Readiness, Poke-Yoke Development, Rabbit development, Document development / Validation preparation).
  • Develop and implement quality control methodologies to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards and guidelines.
  • Lead defect reduction activities.
  • Compile and submit PPAP / ISIR packages as required by Customer.
  • Participate in the review of Standard Work and all affiliated document (Including component related documents)
  • 6S Initiatives.
  • Production Floor Support
  • Break Point and ECO Coordination / Support (ECR submission, PPAP, PTR, 4M Change, BOM to drawing verification )
  • Manage RMA Process
  • PFMEA and Control Plan development and upkeep.
  • Mentors and help in development of Quality Engineers
  • Other duties as directed by Quality Manager.


Requirements


  • 5 years’ experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
  • 2 year experience in a quality related background.


Education


  • Bachelors degree in a technical field related to Quality / Engineering.
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbally.
  • Thorough knowledge of Quality systems and procedures.
  • Must work well in a team environment and/or independently.
  • Thorough knowledge of APQP and Customer PPAP requirements.
  • Ability to lead and direct Quality initiatives.
  • Extensive knowledge of electro-mechanical assemblies
  • Strong problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail to identify and address quality issues effectively.


This is an exciting position with a mission-driven organization! This position is paying up to $90,000-$105,000 per year, depending on experience. Please apply online at www.aimhiredenver.com for immediate consideration.


Why Work With AimHire


  • We work with many different clients in many different industries and may be able to consider you for multiple roles at one time!
  • No fee to you!
  • Voted one of the best staffing agencies in Denver!


AimHire is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Salary : $90,000 - $105,000

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