Automotive Quality Engineer – 1st Shift (Direct Hire)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Good benefits

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Venteon is recruiting a 1st shift Quality Engineer for its Adrian, Michigan area facility. The role focuses on leading quality initiatives that meet customer and regulatory requirements, including PPAP, APQP, and CQE standards.

You will supervise quality personnel, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate problem solving using 8D methodologies. A background in QS/IATF 16949/ISO 14001 is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in a Quality Engineering or Quality Leadership position in automotive manufacturing.
• Knowledge of PPAP and APQP requirements.
• Knowledge of GD&T, Significant Characteristics, customer-specific requirements and various test methods.
• Certified Quality Engineer CQE body of knowledge.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Effective problem-solving skills (8D) and decision-making skills.
• Ability to read blueprint drawings.
• Ability to conduct effective training sessions.
• Minimum three (3) years experience in a Quality environment in manufacturing/automotive industry with supervisory experience.
• Understanding of PPAP, APQP requirements.
• Knowledge of QS/IATF 16949/ISO 14001.

Responsibilities

• Develops and administers quality programs to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Supervises quality associates and manages departmental workload.
• Coordinates PPAP, FMEA, and APQP activities with customers.
• Conducts internal audits and utilizes SPC/DOE for process improvement.
• Leads problem-solving using 8D methodology and implements corrective actions.
• Reviews GD&T, SC, and KPC with customers on new programs.
• Organizes training and capabiliity development within the quality team.
• Ensures non-conformances are investigated and corrective actions implemented.

Skills

Quality leadership

Communication skills

Problem solving (8D)

Blueprint reading

Education

CQE certification

Job description

Venteon is recruiting a 1st shift Quality Engineer for its Adrian, Michigan area facility. The role focuses on leading quality initiatives that meet customer and regulatory requirements, including PPAP, APQP, and CQE standards.

You will supervise quality personnel, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate problem solving using 8D methodologies. A background in QS/IATF 16949/ISO 14001 is highly valued.