Customer Quality Engineer

QST Solutions/Wabash Technologies; Mexicali; On-site; MXN 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

QST Solutions/Wabash Technologies in Mexicali is seeking a Customer Quality Engineer to lead quality activities with customers and cross-functional teams. You will ensure customer satisfaction, manage certifications, and strengthen the Quality Management System across programs.

The role requires 3+ years in a manufacturing setting, strong knowledge of quality systems, and hands-on experience with APQP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP, and Control Plans. Automotive familiarity is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years as a Customer Quality Engineer in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Systems and customer requirements.
• Experience with direct customer communication; GM preferred.
• Proficient in Core Tools: APQP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP, and Control Plans.
• IATF 16949 Internal Auditor certification preferred.
• Ability to lead continuous improvement to reduce defects and costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality activities focused on customer satisfaction and stakeholder collaboration.
• Interact with customers and internal/external teams to support quality initiatives.
• Lead projects for obtaining/maintaining customer certifications and strengthen QMS.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce complaints, scrap, and rework.

Skills

Quality Systems

Customer relations

Continuous Improvement

Problem Solving

Structured methodologies

IATF 16949

Education

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

Tools

APQP

PFMEA

MSA

SPC

PPAP

Control Plans

IATF 16949 Internal Auditor

Job description

We are seeking a Customer Quality Engineer responsible for leading quality activities focused on ensuring customer satisfaction and maintaining strong relationships with both customers and cross‑functional teams. This position requires frequent interaction with customers and internal/external stakeholders to support quality initiatives, drive continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with customer and industry requirements.

The successful candidate will lead and support projects related to obtaining and maintaining customer certifications, while driving the effective execution of quality projects and strengthening the Quality Management System.

Key Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Customer Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Quality Systems, standards, and customer‑specific requirements.
• Experience in direct customer communication and relationship management; experience with GM is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Core Tools: APQP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP, and Control Plans.
• IATF 16949 Internal Auditor certification preferred.
• Proven ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing customer complaints, warranty claims, scrap, rework, and sorting costs while promoting defect prevention.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with experience using structured methodologies such as 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, and DMAIC.
• Experience with IATF 16949 requirements is highly preferred.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Electronic, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Industrial Engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience working with automotive customers.
• Experience managing customer quality projects, tracking action plans, and driving issue resolution.
• Ability to review and communicate non‑conformance status with clear, accurate, and timely updates.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills when working with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to lead customer‑facing quality initiatives and achieve measurable results.

This role is critical in ensuring customer satisfaction, maintaining compliance with automotive quality standards, and driving continuous improvement across the organization.