Quality Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Exhibit teamwork skills and actively participate in team activities in a positive working environment.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and support a culture of continuous improvement.
• Follow company policies and display the conduct expected of employees as described in the Workplace Rules and Work Safety Rules.
• Adhere to all safety and health objectives, policies, and procedures to provide a safe and healthful workplace. Work in a safe manner at all times and report any unsafe conditions to your supervisor so the situation can be corrected. Report all accidents and near misses in a timely manner.
• Maintain proper ergonomics at all times when performing assigned tasks.
• Participate in and support all lean, continuous improvement programs, initiatives, and activities.
• Maintain professionalism when representing the company.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Specific Job Duties

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality systems and procedures in compliance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements.
• Lead and support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), including Process FMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP submissions for new and modified products.
• Conduct root cause analysis on internal and external quality issues using 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and other problem-solving methodologies. Drive implementation and verification of corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform internal audits, process audits, and layered process audits (LPA) to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Monitor and analyze key quality performance indicators (KPIs) such as scrap, rework, PPM, and customer complaints. Prepare reports and drive improvement actions.
• Support daily production by providing quality guidance to manufacturing teams, assisting with in-process inspections, and disposition of non-conforming materials.
• Work closely with Production, Process Engineering, and Maintenance teams to resolve quality issues on the floor related to laser cutting, urethane molding, waterjet, vibration welding, robotics, painting, and assembly processes.
• Manage supplier quality performance, including incoming material inspection, supplier audits, and corrective action follow-up.
• Support calibration and maintenance of quality measurement equipment and gages.
• Participate in customer and third-party audits and represent the company professionally during all external interactions.
• Train production associates and quality technicians on quality procedures, standards, and inspection methods.
• Continuously review and improve inspection methods, testing procedures, and quality documentation.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Quality preferred) or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 3–5 years of Quality Engineering experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and 8D problem solving.
• Experience with plastic molding, urethane, welding, robotics, and painting processes is highly preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality software systems (e.g., Minitab, QMS platforms).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to quality improvement.