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Quality Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing
Location: Prichard, WV
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Department: Quality
Reports To: Quality Manager
About The Role
We are seeking a detail‑driven and proactive Quality Engineer to support product conformity, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement within our automotive manufacturing operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is committed to delivering excellence for both customers and internal teams.
As a Quality Engineer, you will represent the voice of the customer, support APQP and PPAP activities, lead corrective actions, and ensure our processes meet the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Customer & Project Support
You’ll be part of a collaborative team committed to quality excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. This role offers opportunities to grow your technical expertise and make a meaningful impact on product performance and customer relationships.
What You Bring
Location: Prichard, WV
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Department: Quality
Reports To: Quality Manager
About The Role
We are seeking a detail‑driven and proactive Quality Engineer to support product conformity, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement within our automotive manufacturing operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is committed to delivering excellence for both customers and internal teams.
As a Quality Engineer, you will represent the voice of the customer, support APQP and PPAP activities, lead corrective actions, and ensure our processes meet the highest standards of quality and compliance.
Customer & Project Support
- Serve as the primary customer contact for quality‑related topics
- Participate in APQP project teams to support successful product launches
- Manage customer portals, scorecards, and improvement plans
- Gather customer feedback and drive satisfaction initiatives
- Provide training to employees on quality standards and updates
- Develop and maintain capability studies, gage R&R, inspection instructions, and control plans
- Lead and manage PPAP submissions for assigned programs
- Monitor production processes and equipment to ensure quality specifications are met
- Conduct data analysis and present quality results to management
- Create testing procedures and manage non‑conforming product processes
- Apply AIAG Core Tools (APQP, FMEA, MSA, PPAP, SPC) and relevant CQI standards
- Ensure compliance with Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs)
- Drive 8D corrective actions to effective closure
- Support supplier quality performance and improvement
- Work closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain
- Support internal and external audits
- Promote awareness of customer requirements and quality policies
- Follow all Health, Safety, Environmental, and Energy policies
- Promote safe practices during inspections and testing
- Participate in emergency preparedness and waste‑reduction initiatives
You’ll be part of a collaborative team committed to quality excellence, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement. This role offers opportunities to grow your technical expertise and make a meaningful impact on product performance and customer relationships.
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or 5 years of relevant experience
- Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Solid understanding of quality standards and regulatory requirements
- Excellent communication and documentation skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment
- Team‑oriented mindset with a continuous improvement approach
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 20 lbs regularly
- Work environment includes both office and shop‑floor settings