Automotive Quality Engineer - APQP, IATF & Continuous Improvement

H. T. PROF Group; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

H. T. PROF Group in Michigan is seeking a Plant Quality Engineer to support quality functions, review design documentation for compliance, and drive quality improvements at our automotive manufacturing facility.

You will apply AIAG quality tools, handle internal and supplier quality issues, and support IATF 16949 activities, with a focus on continuous improvement and PPAP readiness in a fast-paced plant environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Recent Automotive industry experience.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Experience with APQP system.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
• Experience in program launches at automotive manufacturing plants.

Responsibilities

• Utilize core AIAG quality tools (Control Plan, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC) to resolve quality concerns.
• Manage internal and external quality concerns, fast-track responses, and Pareto analyses of defects.
• Investigate customer complaints and act as customer support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities, including SPC and capability studies.
• Support IATF 16949 activities and quality system requirements.
• Manage/interface customer quality system and supplier quality issues.
• Create and maintain PPAP status with customers and review disposition of on-hold products.
• Organize necessary rework/sorting operations and audits to support plant function.
• Oversee vendor quality control and certification of measuring equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Automotive experience

IATF 16949 knowledge

APQP knowledge

Problem solving

Communication skills

Program launch experience

Quality systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

H. T. PROF Group in Michigan is seeking a Plant Quality Engineer to support quality functions, review design documentation for compliance, and drive quality improvements at our automotive manufacturing facility.

You will apply AIAG quality tools, handle internal and supplier quality issues, and support IATF 16949 activities, with a focus on continuous improvement and PPAP readiness in a fast-paced plant environment.