Automotive Quality Engineer – APQP & IATF Expert

Talent Solutions Partners; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Solutions Partners is seeking a Plant Quality Engineer to support quality functions, audits, and design documentation compliance within an automotive manufacturing environment in North Carolina. The role will leverage AIAG tools to resolve quality concerns, manage customer and supplier issues, and drive continual improvements.

Strong communication and problem solving are essential. Responsibilities include coordinating PPAP status, supporting IATF 16949 activities, and leading corrective

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Recent experience in the 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

• Carry out quality engineering reviews/audits of design documentation for compliance with requirements.
• Utilize AIAG tools (Control Plan, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC) to resolve quality concerns.
• Manage internal and external quality concerns and pareto analysis of defects.
• Investigate customer complaints and assist with continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with 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 ensure proper documentation.
• Apply 8D, 5Why, and other quality problem solving methods.

Skills

IATF 16949

APQP

Automotive industry

Communications

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Product/process knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Talent Solutions Partners is seeking a Plant Quality Engineer to support quality functions, audits, and design documentation compliance within an automotive manufacturing environment in North Carolina. The role will leverage AIAG tools to resolve quality concerns, manage customer and supplier issues, and drive continual improvements.

Strong communication and problem solving are essential. Responsibilities include coordinating PPAP status, supporting IATF 16949 activities, and leading corrective