Supplier Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer (Zing)

Zing Recruiting, in partnership with a leading automotive manufacturing supplier in the Birmingham, AL area, is seeking a Quality Engineer to join their team! This is a high-impact, customer-facing engineering role supporting a Tier 1 automotive facility. This position offers strong benefits, profit sharing, and long-term growth opportunities within a global manufacturing environment.

Quality Engineer Job Summary

Pay: $76,000–$90,000 annually DOE

Bonus: Annual profit sharing based on company and individual performance

Degree Required: Bachelor’s Degree (Engineering preferred)

Experience Required: 3–5 years in automotive manufacturing

This is not a traditional quality inspection role—this position functions as a critical engineering and customer-facing problem solver responsible for protecting customer relationships and driving long-term quality improvements.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Diagnose and resolve manufacturing and quality issues on the production floor
• Perform defect analysis and metrology-based investigations
• Lead structured root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone methods
• Support supplier quality and internal corrective actions
• Serve as primary quality interface with customers and external stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and SPC requirements
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and suppliers to prevent repeat defects
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and implement process improvements
• Drive containment, corrective, and preventive actions for complex issues
  
  

Quality Engineer Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field required
• 3–5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing (Tier 1 preferred)
• Strong experience with metrology and defect analysis
• Hands-on knowledge of stamping processes (Class A metal stamping preferred)
• Experience with supplier quality and/or customer-facing quality roles
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC
• Strong problem-solving skills using structured methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone)
• Ability to analyze data, identify root causes, and implement long-term solutions
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface with customers and cross-functional teams
• Must be comfortable working on the production floor in a hands-on environment
  
  

Why Zing?

• Competitive salary with annual profit sharing
• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• 401K retirement plan
• Exposure to high-level automotive customer relationships
• Opportunity to work in a highly technical, engineering-driven manufacturing environment
• Strong career growth potential into senior engineering or leadership roles
• Work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment focused on continuous improvement
  
  

Zing Recruiting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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