Automotive Quality Engineer - Early Launch & Processes

Nemak Spain SL.; Monterrey; On-site; MXN 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemak is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure robustness and compliance of quality standards in automotive processes at the Monterrey plant. The role emphasizes early product launches, process validation, and interpretation of customer requirements to sustain quality performance.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Industrial/Mechatronics/Manufacturing Engineering and 2–3 years in automotive quality (preferably CNC).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering field.
• 2–3 years of automotive quality experience, preferably CNC machining.
• Strong understanding of GD&T, and core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC).
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 is required.
• Advanced English (B2+) for customer interaction and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in early phases of new product or program launches to meet quality requirements from design to mass production.
• Collaborate in product and process development including design reviews and validations.
• Serve as the quality contact for customers, handling requirements, audits and problem resolution.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa).
• Monitor KPIs such as scrap, complaints and audit findings to drive improvements.
• Ensure quality-system requirements compliance (IATF 16949, ISO 9001).
• Coordinate internal and external audits and close findings.
• Identify continuous improvement and cost-saving opportunities.
• Work with Engineering, Production, Purchasing, Logistics and Suppliers to assure final product quality.
• Manage quality documentation (PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC) and traceability.

Skills

GD&T interpretation

Structured problem-solving (8D, 5 Whys

English proficiency (B2+)

Quality system knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Mechatronics, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Nemak is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure robustness and compliance of quality standards in automotive processes at the Monterrey plant. The role emphasizes early product launches, process validation, and interpretation of customer requirements to sustain quality performance.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s in Mechanical/Industrial/Mechatronics/Manufacturing Engineering and 2–3 years in automotive quality (preferably CNC).