Automotive Quality Engineer: APQP, IATF & CI

First Search; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

First Search is seeking a Quality Engineer in Michigan to support quality functions aimed at meeting customer requirements. You will review design documentation for compliance, and employ AIAG tools to address quality issues.

You will lead internal/external quality investigations and drive continuous improvement within a fast-paced automotive environment. Responsibilities include managing PPAP status, supplier quality issues, and leading corrective actions across the plant.

Qualifications

• Automotive industry experience is required.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Experience with APQP processes.
• Exceptional communications skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing techniques.
• Proven technical skills on product and process.
• Experience in program launches at an automotive manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in quality functions to meet customer requirements.
• Conduct quality engineering reviews/audits of design documentation for compliance.
• Utilize AIAG quality tools to resolve quality concerns.
• Manage internal and external quality concerns and fast-track responses.
• Investigate customer complaints and act as customer support.
• Assist with continuous improvement activities and SPC/capability studies.
• Participate in 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 implement corrective actions.
• Develop job books and documentation to meet standards and customer specs.
• Perform audits to support plant function and supervise vendor quality control.

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS or BA)

Job description

First Search is seeking a Quality Engineer in Michigan to support quality functions aimed at meeting customer requirements. You will review design documentation for compliance, and employ AIAG tools to address quality issues.

You will lead internal/external quality investigations and drive continuous improvement within a fast-paced automotive environment. Responsibilities include managing PPAP status, supplier quality issues, and leading corrective actions across the plant.