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Quality Engineer 1st Shift (Automotive Industry)

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Russell, KY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/29/2026
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Job details:
Rubber or Plastic Manufacturing

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dawit Demoz
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Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 per year


A bit about us:

Our client is a well-established automotive manufacturer that supplies critical rubber, plastic, and sealing system components to major automotive OEMs. They have built an outstanding reputation for producing high-quality automotive products while maintaining world-class manufacturing and quality standards.


Why join us?

Join a stable, growth-focused automotive manufacturer where you'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact on plant performance. You'll lead meaningful continuous improvement initiatives, work alongside experienced engineering and operations teams, and drive projects that improve quality, reduce waste, and increase efficiency. If you enjoy solving real manufacturing challenges in a collaborative environment with long-term career growth, this is an opportunity worth exploring.


Job Details

We are looking for a Quality Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment and enjoys solving complex quality challenges. This individual will work closely with Production, Engineering, Suppliers, and Customers to ensure products consistently meet customer expectations while driving continuous quality improvements throughout the manufacturing process.

This is a highly visible role that supports both internal manufacturing operations and external customer quality initiatives. The ideal candidate enjoys troubleshooting problems, interacting with customers, leading corrective actions, and improving manufacturing quality systems.

What is the purpose of this role?

This individual will own day-to-day quality engineering activities while supporting customer requirements, supplier quality, production quality, and new product launches.

Responsibilities include:

Leading customer and supplier quality initiatives
Completing PPAPs, PFMEAs, and Control Plans
Driving Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions
Supporting APQP and product launches
Performing quality audits and capability studies
Monitoring SPC and process capability
Working directly with customers regarding quality concerns
Supporting Quality Inspectors and Technicians
Ensuring compliance with automotive quality standards
The hiring manager is specifically looking for someone who can step into the role quickly with previous automotive manufacturing experience and minimal ramp-up.

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