Advanced Quality Engineer

Diversified Recruitment Services, LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversified Recruitment Services, LLC is seeking a Quality Engineer to support quality systems, APQP/PPAP, and continuous improvement within a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment. You will collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, operations, and customers to resolve quality issues and ensure compliance with industry standards.

The role emphasizes process audits, root-cause analysis, and structured problem solving (5 Why's, 8D).

Qualifications

• Tier 1 automotive manufacturing experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or 7 years related automotive experience.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 systems.
• Strong knowledge of Automotive Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, Control Plans).
• Experience conducting process and product audits.
• Strong root-cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Support quality activities within a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment.
• Lead APQP activities and PPAP submissions.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation (Flow Diagrams, DFMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA).
• Submit PPAP documentation through customer portals.
• Perform process and product audits and support corrective actions.
• Investigate quality concerns using structured problem solving (5 Whys, 8D).
• Develop corrective and preventive actions to address root causes.
• Create standardized work instructions and support Lean improvements (5S, Kaizen, PDCA, Poka-Yoke).
• Work cross-functionally with manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers; interface with OEM customers.

Skills

Quality system knowledge

Root-cause analysis

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

7+ years experience in automotive (in lieu of degree)

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC & Control Plans

IATF 16949

ISO 9001

Lean tools (5S Kaizen PDCA Poka-Yoke)

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project)

Job description

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.