Automotive Quality Engineer – 1st Shift

Venteon; Tecumseh Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Good benefits

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Job summary

Venteon is seeking a 1st Shift Quality Engineer in the Adrian, MI area to lead quality initiatives in automotive manufacturing. The role is full-time and direct-hire with bonus potential, good benefits, and paid holidays/vacation.

Responsibilities include supervising QA staff, implementing IATF 16949/ISO 14001 compliant processes, coordinating PPAP/APQP submissions, and driving continuous improvement through DFMEA/PFMEA, control plans, and quality training.

Qualifications

• CQE certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of PPAP and APQP processes.
• Familiarity with GD&T, SC and KPC requirements.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Minimum three years in automotive QA with supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops and enforces safety and environmental plans consistent with company goals.
• Supervises quality associates and plans departmental workload.
• Sets department goals aligned with company objectives.
• Leads quality improvements based on customer feedback and requirements.
• Uses tools like 8D, SPC, DOE and internal audits to drive improvements.
• Reviews DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, work instructions and related QA docs.
• Manages PPAP, APQP submission packages and PPAP documentation.
• Coordinates with customers to resolve issues and implement corrective actions.
• Delivers QA training and maintains quality training materials.
• Coordinates prototype processes and APQP activities for new programs.
• Analyzes GD&T, SC, KPC with customers on new programs.
• Oversees supplier PPAPs and supplier development plans.
• Monitors supplier performance and drives improvements.
• Supervises testing laboratory activities.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Blueprint reading

Training design

Quality systems

Education

Certified Quality Engineer CQE

Tools

GD&T

PPAP

APQP

FMEA

CMM

Job description

Venteon is seeking a 1st Shift Quality Engineer in the Adrian, MI area to lead quality initiatives in automotive manufacturing. The role is full-time and direct-hire with bonus potential, good benefits, and paid holidays/vacation.

Responsibilities include supervising QA staff, implementing IATF 16949/ISO 14001 compliant processes, coordinating PPAP/APQP submissions, and driving continuous improvement through DFMEA/PFMEA, control plans, and quality training.