Automotive Quality Engineer

Intangible Assets, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Intangible Assets, LLC seeks an Automotive Quality Engineer to ensure product and process quality across manufacturing operations for automotive components and systems. This full-time, on-site role in Greater Indianapolis focuses on developing quality standards, leading corrective actions, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

You will collaborate with engineering, production, and supply chain teams, review drawings and specifications, manage quality documentation, and support

Qualifications

• Strong background in automotive quality engineering.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC.
• Experience using problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D) to address nonconformities.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and GD&T.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality management systems and audits.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration across cross-functional teams.
• Experience in high-volume automotive manufacturing environments.
• On-site in Greater Indianapolis; OEM or Tier 1/2 supplier experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality standards for automotive components and systems.
• Lead root cause analyses and corrective and preventive actions.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and supply chain teams.
• Monitor quality metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Quality engineering

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Control Plans

MSA

SPC

GD&T

ISO 9001

IATF 16949

Audit readiness

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Role Description

The Automotive Quality Engineer will be responsible for ensuring product and process quality across manufacturing operations for automotive components and systems. This full-time, on-site role in Greater Indianapolis includes developing and implementing quality standards, conducting root cause analyses, leading corrective and preventive actions, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Daily activities involve collaborating with engineering, production, and supply chain teams; reviewing and interpreting technical drawings and specifications; managing quality documentation; and supporting internal and external audits. The Automotive Quality Engineer will also interact with customers and suppliers to resolve quality issues, monitor performance metrics, and help maintain compliance with industry and OEM requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong background in automotive quality engineering, including experience with quality planning, process control, and product validation.
• Proficiency with core quality tools such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC.
• Experience using problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions) to address nonconformities and recurring issues.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, technical specifications, and GD&T, and to work closely with design and manufacturing teams.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 quality management systems, audit processes, and compliance requirements.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills, including experience with measurement systems and statistical analysis.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Experience in high-volume production environments; prior work with OEMs or Tier 1/Tier 2 automotive suppliers is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work on-site in Greater Indianapolis and adapt to fast-paced, changing production requirements.

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