Automotive Quality Engineer | APQP, IATF16949, PPAP

Genie Matthews and Associates; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Genie Matthews and Associates is seeking a Quality Engineer in Michigan to provide quality support across product design, manufacturing, and supplier quality. You will conduct audits, implement APQP processes, and lead problem-solving using AIAG tools in an automotive environment.

The role requires a BS/BA, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and experience with IATF 16949 and lean manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required (BS/BA).
• 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 core AIAG quality tools (Control Plan, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC) to resolve quality concerns.
• Manage Internal and External quality concerns, Fast Track Response, and pareto analysis of defects.
• Act as customer support and investigate customer complaints.
• Assist with continuous improvement activities such as SPC and capability studies.
• Assist with IATF 16949 activities.
• Manage/interface customer quality system.
• Address supplier quality issues and manage Quality hold area.
• Create and maintain approved PPAP status with all Customers.
• Review and decide disposition of products placed on hold.
• Organize necessary rework/sorting operations.
• Assist with resolving internal and external quality problems and with corrective actions.
• Create, review, and update job books to ensure proper documentation.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Quality systems

Automotive industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS/BA)

IATF 16949 knowledge

APQP experience

Job description

Genie Matthews and Associates is seeking a Quality Engineer in Michigan to provide quality support across product design, manufacturing, and supplier quality. You will conduct audits, implement APQP processes, and lead problem-solving using AIAG tools in an automotive environment.

The role requires a BS/BA, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and experience with IATF 16949 and lean manufacturing.