Automotive Quality Engineer | APQP, IATF 16949, 8D

Vitruvian Consulting; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitruvian Consulting is seeking a Quality Engineer to support automotive quality functions and ensure compliance with customer requirements. You will perform quality reviews of design documentation and manage PPAP status with customers.

Ideal candidates have a BS/BA, recent automotive industry experience, and strong problem-solving and communication skills. The role involves working with internal teams on corrective actions and continuous improvement within IATF 16949 frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required.
• Must have recent experience in 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

• Utilise AIAG tools (Control Plan, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC) to resolve quality concerns.
• Manage internal and external quality concerns and pareto analysis.
• Act as customer support and investigate customer complaints.
• Assist with continuous improvement activities such as SPC and capability studies.
• Assist with IATF 16949 activities.
• Create and maintain PPAP status with customers.
• Review and decide disposition of products placed on hold.
• Organise necessary rework/sorting operations.
• Assist with resolving quality problems with Manufacturing Team Leaders.
• Supervise vendor quality control and certification of measuring equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Technical product/process

Program launch

Automotive industry

IATF 16949 knowledge

APQP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS or BA)

Job description

Vitruvian Consulting is seeking a Quality Engineer to support automotive quality functions and ensure compliance with customer requirements. You will perform quality reviews of design documentation and manage PPAP status with customers.

Ideal candidates have a BS/BA, recent automotive industry experience, and strong problem-solving and communication skills. The role involves working with internal teams on corrective actions and continuous improvement within IATF 16949 frameworks.