What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Quality Engineer - Automotive Manufacturing position at CEO Inc.?
Are you a quality-focused problem solver who thrives in high-mix, high-volume manufacturing? This is an opportunity to step into a senior-level role where your expertise will directly influence product performance, supplier quality, and customer satisfaction across North America.
We’re looking for a hands-on Senior Quality Engineer to own the customer complaints process, lead supplier improvement initiatives, and champion continuous improvement across a range of engineered products. In this visible role, you'll drive root cause investigations, implement quality best practices, and lead regulatory compliance efforts while partnering with cross-functional teams locally and globally.
What You’ll Do:
- Own and manage the customer complaint & claims system, driving root cause investigations and corrective actions.
- Lead supplier quality improvement efforts; establish and track key KPIs.
- Use tools such as 8D, APQP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA to drive product and process improvements.
- Apply LEAN, Six Sigma, and other best practices to resolve quality issues and improve operational efficiency.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, and suppliers to maintain high product standards.
- Manage compliance and documentation with regulatory agencies.
- Support internal audits and help optimize inspection methods and quality controls.
- Travel approximately 25% to supplier and manufacturing locations (domestic and some international).
What You Bring:
- 5 years of quality engineering experience in high-volume, high-mix manufacturing (automotive or related industry preferred).
- Proven success using advanced quality tools to drive improvement and reduce claims.
- Strong experience working with testing agencies and compliance protocols.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management or related field.
- Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and customer-facing quality initiatives.
- Strong analytical and communication skills with a proactive mindset.
Why This Role?
- Influence quality strategy at both the product and supplier level.
- Work cross-functionally across engineering, operations, and leadership teams.
- Join a mission-driven, continuous improvement-focused culture.
- Enjoy the variety and challenge of a global business with room to grow.
Salary : $115,000 - $125,000