Automotive Quality Engineer: APQP & Continuous Improvement

ITW Automotive; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ITW Automotive is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives across the product value stream from supplier to end customer. You will serve as the primary interface for product-quality topics and drive root-cause resolution and robust quality systems.

This role requires cross-functional partnership to improve product reliability, manufacturing performance, and customer confidence, with a focus on continuous improvement and compliance with IATF 16949 standards at an automotive

Qualifications

• 5+ years in automotive manufacturing
• Bachelor's degree in engineering required
• ASQ certifications preferred
• Proficiency with AIAG Core Tools (Control Plans, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC)

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP activities and PPAP submissions per AIAG requirements
• Manage customer and supplier quality responsibilities from launch through serial production
• Lead projects to improve quality performance and reduce scrap/defects
• Maintain quality documentation (PFMEAs, control plans, procedures)
• Drive cross-functional quality improvements and problem solving
• Lead root-cause analysis for nonconformances and implement CAPA
• Mentor junior quality engineers and technicians
• Conduct internal and supplier audits per IATF 16949 requirements
• Collaborate with production to strengthen process improvements
• Provide clear reporting on quality performance and actions

Skills

Leadership

GD&T reading

Quality management software

MS Office Suite

Independent under pressure

Technical guidance

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Quality Engineer certification preferred

ASQ certifications strongly preferred

Tools

AIAG Core Tools

IMDS

Job description

ITW Automotive is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives across the product value stream from supplier to end customer. You will serve as the primary interface for product-quality topics and drive root-cause resolution and robust quality systems.

This role requires cross-functional partnership to improve product reliability, manufacturing performance, and customer confidence, with a focus on continuous improvement and compliance with IATF 16949 standards at an automotive