Automotive Plastics Quality Engineer – 401k & Benefits

Accounting Search; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to ensure plastic injection molded components meet customer, internal, and regulatory requirements. This role supports production, engineering, and suppliers by applying automotive quality tools, driving corrective actions, and maintaining compliance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements.

They have been a leading plastics manufacturer for over 40 years, working with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent 5 years of experience).
• Minimum 2-5 years of Quality Engineering experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience with SPC, PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP, and PPAP.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality system for projects assigned.
• Lead and/or participate in implementation and discipline of SPC.
• Maintain and support compliance with IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, and internal procedures.
• Participate in internal, customer, and third-party audits, support corrective action responses.
• Ensure adherence to Control Plans, PFMEA, and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Support daily manufacturing operations for plastic injection molding processes.
• Analyze nonconforming material and implement containment actions.
• Monitor SPC data and identify trends affecting product quality.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Maintenance on process improvements.
• Lead and support APQP activities for new and existing programs.
• Prepare and submit PPAP documentation to customers.
• Ensure dimensional layouts, material certifications, and capability studies meet requirements.
• Lead structured problem solving using 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone methodologies.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Support scrap reduction, defect prevention, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as the primary quality contact for customer concerns and quality issues.
• Manage customer complaints, scorecards, and corrective action responses.
• Support supplier quality activities, including supplier corrective actions and audits.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, work instructions, and inspection standards.
• Track quality KPIs such as PPM, scrap, rework, and customer complaints.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management and customers.
• Statistical support including DOE for product and process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Plastic Injection Molding

Root Cause Analysis

SPC Proficiency

APQP/PPAP Experience

GD&T Reading

Documentation & Communication

Customer Interface

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to ensure plastic injection molded components meet customer, internal, and regulatory requirements. This role supports production, engineering, and suppliers by applying automotive quality tools, driving corrective actions, and maintaining compliance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements.

They have been a leading plastics manufacturer for over 40 years, working with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers.