Automotive Quality Engineer – APQP & IATF Expert

Kingfisher Recruiting; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Plant Quality Engineer to support quality functions and ensure compliance with customer specifications. You will review design documentation, perform audits, and drive containment and corrective actions in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Responsibilities include using AIAG tools, managing customer and supplier quality concerns, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives such as SPC and capability studies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• Automotive industry experience is required.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 Quality Systems.
• Experience with APQP system.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• Experience in program launches at an automotive plant.

Responsibilities

• Utilize AIAG quality tools to resolve quality concerns.
• Manage internal and external quality concerns and pareto analysis of defects.
• Investigate customer complaints and support customer quality system.
• Assist with continuous improvement including SPC and capability studies.
• Support IATF 16949 activities and supplier quality issues.
• Create and maintain PPAP status with customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Lean manufacturing

Automotive industry experience

Quality problem solving

Technical skills in product/ process

Program launch experience

Knowledge of IATF 16949

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA)

Tools

APQP system

IATF 16949 Quality Systems

Job description

Kingfisher Recruiting is seeking a Plant Quality Engineer to support quality functions and ensure compliance with customer specifications. You will review design documentation, perform audits, and drive containment and corrective actions in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Responsibilities include using AIAG tools, managing customer and supplier quality concerns, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives such as SPC and capability studies.