Auto Interiors Quality & Reliability Engineer - STA Site

Optimal; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

OEM is seeking a Quality / Manufacturing Engineer for STA Site Interior to ensure supplier readiness and sustained performance. You will implement commodity-specific plans, lead cross-functional teams, and drive issue resolution to prevent production disruption.

Ideal candidates have 3-5+ years in interior automotive processes, APQP/PPAP experience, and the ability to travel to supplier sites up to 70%.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years in advanced manufacturing or quality/process planning for interior automotive components.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience collaborating with internal teams and supplier leadership to resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site technical collaboration with OEM teams and suppliers to ensure launch readiness.
• Drive APQP/PPAP deliverables and monitor supplier performance.
• Act as principal on-site technical lead during supplier events and containment actions.
• Travel up to 70% to supplier sites to support production readiness.

Skills

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

OEM is seeking a Quality / Manufacturing Engineer for STA Site Interior to ensure supplier readiness and sustained performance. You will implement commodity-specific plans, lead cross-functional teams, and drive issue resolution to prevent production disruption.

Ideal candidates have 3-5+ years in interior automotive processes, APQP/PPAP experience, and the ability to travel to supplier sites up to 70%.