Automotive Quality Engineer: AIAG Tools, IATF 16949

Talent With Heart; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent With Heart is seeking a qualified Quality Engineer to support plant quality functions and ensure conformance to customer requirements. You will perform audits of design documentation, drive issue resolution using AIAG tools, and collaborate with manufacturing teams to implement corrective actions.

The role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, plus experience in lean manufacturing and automotive program launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required (BS/BA).
• Recent experience in the automotive industry.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 Quality Systems.
• Experience with the APQP system.
• Exceptional communications skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques.
• Proven technical skills on product and process.
• Experience in program launch with an automotive manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality engineering support to meet customer requirements.
• Conduct quality reviews/audits of design documentation for compliance.
• Utilize core AIAG tools (Control Plan, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC) to resolve quality concerns.
• Manage internal and external quality concerns and Pareto analysis of defects.
• Investigate customer complaints and support root-cause analysis.
• 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 disposition of held products.
• Organize rework/sorting operations and ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Technical skills in product/process

Automotive program launch

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS/BA)

Job description

Talent With Heart is seeking a qualified Quality Engineer to support plant quality functions and ensure conformance to customer requirements. You will perform audits of design documentation, drive issue resolution using AIAG tools, and collaborate with manufacturing teams to implement corrective actions.

The role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills, plus experience in lean manufacturing and automotive program launches.