Automotive PPAP & Quality Assurance Engineer

Torrey Holistics; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlex is seeking a Manufacturing Quality professional to uphold policy, ensure IATF 16949:2024 and ISO 9001:2024 compliance, and lead PPAP documentation including Control Plans, DVP&R, PFMEA, and Standardized Work.

You will monitor warranty metrics, drive process audits, and partner with Corporate Quality to elevate product quality across plants; travel may be required to support customer collaboration.

Qualifications

• BS in business, engineering, or related technical field; or High school diploma/equivalent plus 8+ years of relevant manufacturing quality experience.
• Experience thresholds: 3+ years in manufacturing quality with a degree; or 8+ years with high school diploma/equivalent.
• Certifications & training: IATF Internal Auditor certification (required). IATF Lead Auditor (preferred).
• Core Tools training completed recently or within your first year.
• Methodologies & knowledge: Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Total Quality concepts, Six Sigma.
• Tools & competencies: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) at intermediate to advanced proficiency.
• Hands-on, analytical problem solver with excellent analytical skills.
• Travel & schedule: Valid driver’s license for business travel.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the Carlex Quality Policy and embed it in daily operations.
• Safeguard plant certification and compliance to IATF‑16949:2024, ISO 9001:2024, and customer-defined quality systems.
• Lead PPAP documentation: Control Plans, DVP&R, PFMEA, and Standardized Work—owning updates and approvals.
• Track customer warranty metrics and supplier PPAP submissions; initiate responses and improvements promptly.
• Direct process audits and finished product inspections to verify capability and reliability.
• Co-develop internal quality control standards with Corporate Quality and the Quality Manager.
• Drive effective adoption of quality systems and procedures by all associates.
• Escalate and communicate significant quality issues throughout the organization.
• Cultivate partnership-style relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Collaborate with plant teams to resolve daily issues and elevate product and process outcomes.
• Travel occasionally to assembly plants for product reviews and customer collaboration.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Total Quality concepts

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS in business, engineering, or related technical field

High school diploma/equivalent + 8+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Is this you?Do you thrive on turning PFMEAs and Control Plans into robust, mistake-proofed processes?Are you fluent in IATF‑16949:2024 and ISO 9001:2024—and the customer-specific requirements that come with them?Can you translate warranty data into decisive corrective actions and communicate those actions across every level of the business?What you’ll take onUphold the Carlex Quality Policy and embed it in daily operations.Safeguard plant certification and compliance to IATF‑16949:2024, ISO 9001:2024, and customer-defined quality systems.Lead PPAP documentation: Control Plans, DVP&R, PFMEA, and Standardized Work—owning updates and approvals.Track customer warranty metrics and supplier PPAP submissions; initiate responses and improvements promptly.Direct process audits and finished product inspections to verify capability and reliability.Co-develop internal quality control standards with Corporate Quality and the Quality Manager.Drive effective adoption of quality systems and procedures by all associates.Escalate and communicate significant quality issues throughout the organization.Cultivate partnership-style relationships with customers and suppliers.Collaborate with plant teams to resolve daily issues and elevate product and process outcomes.Travel occasionally to assembly plants for product reviews and customer collaboration.Apply knowledge of FMVSS‑205, ECER43, CCC, and related international testing/reporting/recordkeeping requirements.QualificationsEducation (two pathways)BS in business, engineering, or related technical field; orHigh school diploma/equivalent plus 8+ years of relevant manufacturing quality experience.Experience thresholds3+ years in manufacturing quality with a degree; or8+ years in manufacturing quality with a high school diploma/equivalent.Certifications & trainingIATF Internal Auditor certification (required).IATF Lead Auditor (preferred).Core Tools training completed recently or within your first year.Methodologies & knowledgeWorking knowledge: Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Total Quality concepts, Six Sigma.Solid command of IATF and ISO standards with practical implementation experience in automotive Tier 1/Tier 2.Tools & competenciesMicrosoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) at intermediate to advanced proficiency.Hands-on, analytical problem solver with excellent analytical skills.Committed to the Carlex values: Safety, Customer Focused, Teamwork, Excellence, and Trust.Travel & scheduleValid driver’s license for business travel.Regular, dependable attendance.Willingness to work off-schedule hours as needed by projects or workload, including some weekends and holidays.