Automotive Lighting Quality Engineer (CQE)

Lumentis; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumentis in Michigan seeks a Quality Engineer to join its automotive lighting team. You will lead quality initiatives, manage customer and supplier issues, and drive continuous improvement across design and production. The role requires CQE certification, a strong grasp of APQP, FMEA, and PPAP, plus hands-on experience with IATF 16949 and metrology.

Travel locally may be required. Work with manufacturing, engineering, and operations to ensure compliance and promote a robust quality culture in a

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required with CQE certification.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA and PPAP.
• Familiar with control plans, process flows, root cause analysis.
• Proficient with IATF 16949, IMDS, QSI and OEM customer requirements.
• Knowledge of molding, coating, and assembly processes; metrology basics.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal and external quality issues from customers and suppliers.
• Review and update required documentation.
• Communicate with customers on product quality issues and OEM portals.
• Lead customer-related corrective actions and investigations.
• Ensure best practices across the design process.
• Conduct process audits and ensure proper paperwork and inspections.

Skills

Core Tools

APQP

FMEA

PPAP

Control Plans

Root Cause Analysis

Minitab

Dimensional Analysis

Documentation

Communication

Travel (local)

Education

Engineering Degree + CQE

Tools

IATF 16949

IMDS

QSI

OEM Requirements

Job description

Lumentis in Michigan seeks a Quality Engineer to join its automotive lighting team. You will lead quality initiatives, manage customer and supplier issues, and drive continuous improvement across design and production. The role requires CQE certification, a strong grasp of APQP, FMEA, and PPAP, plus hands-on experience with IATF 16949 and metrology.

Travel locally may be required. Work with manufacturing, engineering, and operations to ensure compliance and promote a robust quality culture in a