Automotive Quality Engineer - AIAG & IATF 16949 Expert

Pernini Legal, Inc.; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking a Plant Quality Engineer to support quality functions and audit design documentation for compliance with customer requirements, including supplier quality.

The role emphasizes AIAG tools (Control Plan, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC), IATF 16949 activities, and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with Manufacturing Leaders to resolve issues and drive quality improvements in an automotive setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• Recent experience in Automotive Industry required.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 Quality Systems.
• Experience with APQP system.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Proven technical skills on product and process.
• Experience in program launch with an automotive manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality engineering reviews and audits of design documentation for compliance.
• Utilize AIAG quality tools (Control Plan, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC) to resolve quality concerns.
• Manage internal and external quality concerns and Pareto analysis.
• Investigate customer complaints and act as customer support.
• Assist with continuous improvement activities (SPC, capability studies).
• Support IATF 16949 activities and supplier quality issues.
• Create and maintain PPAP status with Customers and review holds.
• Audit, rework planning, and tracking of quality problems and corrective actions.

Skills

Automotive industry experience

IATF 16949 knowledge

APQP experience

Communication skills

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Product & process technical skills

Program launch in automotive plant

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) required

Job description

Pernini Legal, Inc. is seeking a Plant Quality Engineer to support quality functions and audit design documentation for compliance with customer requirements, including supplier quality.

The role emphasizes AIAG tools (Control Plan, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC), IATF 16949 activities, and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with Manufacturing Leaders to resolve issues and drive quality improvements in an automotive setting.