Automotive Quality Engineer | APQP/PPAP Expert

SourcePro Search, LLC; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SourcePro Search, LLC is seeking a Plant Quality Engineer to support automotive quality functions and drive conformance to IATF 16949. The role focuses on APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, and continuous improvement with cross-functional manufacturing teams.

You will perform design documentation reviews, supplier quality interface, issue investigations, and 8D problem solving to meet customer requirements and uphold safety and quality standards at the Wilson, NC plant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) is required.
• Must have recent experience in Automotive Industry.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 Quality Systems.
• Experience with 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

• Utilize 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 the disposition of products placed on hold.
• Organize necessary rework/sorting operations.
• Assist with resolving internal and external quality problems and with implementation of corrective actions.
• Create, review, and update job books to ensure proper documentation to set standards and customer product specifications.
• Utilize quality problem solving techniques such as 8D, 5Why, etc.
• Handle Customer and Supplier concerns in appropriate manner.
• Randomly audits problematic jobs and focus on improvement by working with Manufacturing Team Leaders/Managers.
• Perform audits to support plant function.
• Supervise/manage vendor quality control, and certification of measuring equipment.
• Follow safety regulations and enforce compliance with company safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Technical skills

Auto industry experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA)

Job description

SourcePro Search, LLC is seeking a Plant Quality Engineer to support automotive quality functions and drive conformance to IATF 16949. The role focuses on APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, and continuous improvement with cross-functional manufacturing teams.

You will perform design documentation reviews, supplier quality interface, issue investigations, and 8D problem solving to meet customer requirements and uphold safety and quality standards at the Wilson, NC plant.