Automotive Quality Engineer - APQP & Continuous Improvement

Illinois Tool Works; Gallatin (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Tool Works is seeking a Quality Engineer to report to the quality manager and ensure Delivery and Quality targets across products in their assigned Business Unit. You will implement quality procedures and train team members to adhere to the quality system.

Collaborate with plant personnel to drive continuous improvement, PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP, and PPAP, ensuring robust corrective actions and timely customer communications. Strong problem-solving required.

Qualifications

• Min 3 years’ experience in relevant manufacturing processes and automotive industry preferably tier 1.
• Experience supporting APQP/PPAP processes to successful conclusion.
• Advanced knowledge of Automotive OEM quality standards, systems, tools and processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensures that all Quality related activities are carried out in a consistent and safe manner across the manufacturing floor and offices.
• Owner of all customer responses and activities for the assigned commodity; includes data collection, reporting and visits to customer locations.
• Coordinate containment, sort, and rework to minimize costs while maintaining effectiveness.
• Maintain and publish customer and plant metrics; support APQP-NPD and Gate reviews.
• Champion problem solving and root cause analysis with production, suppliers, and customers.
• Support internal audit teams (TS16949, LPA, 5S) and drive Zero Defect initiatives.

Skills

Quality engineering

APQP/PPAP

Root cause analysis

PFMEA/Control Plans

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

CQE certification preferred

Tools

ISO/TS16949

Microsoft Office

SPC

GD&T

Job description

Illinois Tool Works is seeking a Quality Engineer to report to the quality manager and ensure Delivery and Quality targets across products in their assigned Business Unit. You will implement quality procedures and train team members to adhere to the quality system.

Collaborate with plant personnel to drive continuous improvement, PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP, and PPAP, ensuring robust corrective actions and timely customer communications. Strong problem-solving required.