What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Quality Engineer position at Engineered Plastic Components?
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to support our automotive plastic injection molding operations. This role is responsible for ensuring compliance with customer requirements, IATF 16949 standards, and internal quality systems while driving continuous improvement, defect reduction, process capability improvements, and customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Lead quality engineering activities for production and new product launches.
- Support APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC activities.
- Investigate customer concerns and lead corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies.
- Drive process improvements to reduce defects, scrap, and cost of poor quality.
- Lead resolution of injection molding defects including flash, short shots, sink marks, weld lines, splay and warpage.
- Support internal, customer, and third-party audits.
- Collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Tooling, and Suppliers to improve quality performance and process capability.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred.
- 5 years of quality engineering experience in automotive manufacturing.
- 3 years of plastic injection molding experience.
- Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and AIAG Core Tools.
- Experience with GD&T, SPC, Cp/Cpk studies, and CMM measurement systems.
- Experience supporting OEM and Tier 1 automotive customers.
Preferred Qualifications
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE).
- IATF 16949 Internal Auditor Certification.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
- Experience with automotive interior plastic components and assemblies.
Reports To — Quality Manager/Quality Director
Classification — Full Time, Exempt
** This position is NOT eligible for sponsorship. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Proof of work authorization will be required upon hire. **
Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Location:
- Lebanon, KY 40033 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Lebanon, KY 40033 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $85,000