Senior Automotive QA Engineer: Drive Quality & Improvement

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Quality Assurance Engineer for our Queenstown facility. The role focuses on developing and implementing robust QMS aligned with IATF 16949, conducting audits, and driving continuous quality improvements across manufacturing.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of automotive QA experience, strong SPC/FMEA/APQP expertise, and proven leadership and collaboration skills to resolve issues and mentor teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial) or related field.
• Minimum 7 years in quality assurance within automotive manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of QMS, IATF 16949, SPC, FMEA, APQP.
• Experience with CAPA, root-cause analysis, and internal/audits.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QMS per IATF 16949 and related standards.
• Define QA plans, inspection criteria, testing procedures, and validation processes.
• Conduct internal audits of manufacturing, supplier quality, and product conformance.
• Analyze quality data, identify trends, and implement CAPA actions.
• Utilize SPC to monitor process capability and product consistency.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain to drive improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial)

Tools

SPC tools

QMS (IATF 16949)

FMEA/APQP methods

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Automotive Quality Assurance Engineer for our Queenstown facility. The role focuses on developing and implementing robust QMS aligned with IATF 16949, conducting audits, and driving continuous quality improvements across manufacturing.

The ideal candidate brings 7+ years of automotive QA experience, strong SPC/FMEA/APQP expertise, and proven leadership and collaboration skills to resolve issues and mentor teams.