Advanced Quality Engineer

Position Overview:

The Quality Engineer will support quality systems, product launches, customer requirements, and continuous improvement activities within a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment. This position works closely with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and customers to resolve quality concerns and ensure compliance with automotive quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support quality activities within a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment.
• Lead and support APQP activities and PPAP submissions for new and modified products.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation, including:
• Process Flow Diagrams
• DFMEAs and PFMEAs
• Control Plans
• Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
• Process Capability Studies
• GD&T documentation
• Submit PPAP documentation through customer-specific portals.
• Perform process and product audits and support corrective actions as needed.
• Investigate customer and internal quality concerns using structured problem-solving methods, including 5 Whys and 8D .
• Develop corrective and preventive actions to address root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Create and maintain standardized work instructions .
• Support continuous improvement initiatives utilizing Lean tools such as 5S, Kaizen, PDCA, and Poka-Yoke .
• Work cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, operations, data analysts, and technical teams to resolve quality and operational issues.
• Interface with automotive OEM customers and support customer-specific quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Tier 1 automotive manufacturing experience is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 2–3 years of related automotive industry experience , or 7 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree .
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Strong knowledge of Automotive Core Tools , including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC/process capability, and Control Plans.
• Experience conducting process and product audits.
• Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively across multiple departments and technical disciplines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project .