Automotive Quality Engineer — APQP, PPAP & IATF

Ridgemont Resources, Inc.; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. is seeking a Plant Quality Engineer to support quality functions in an automotive environment. You will perform design documentation reviews for compliance, manage customer and supplier quality issues, and drive improvements using AIAG tools and APQP processes.

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

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree required in a relevant field.
• Recent automotive industry experience required.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 Quality Systems.
• Experience with APQP system.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in Lean manufacturing techniques.
• Experience launching programs in automotive plants.

Responsibilities

• Use AIAG tools (Control Plan, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC) to resolve quality concerns.
• Manage internal and external quality concerns and pareto analyses.
• Investigate customer complaints and act as customer support.
• Support continuous improvement activities including SPC and capability studies.
• Assist with IATF 16949 activities.
• Interface with customers and suppliers on quality issues.
• Create and maintain PPAP statuses with customers.
• Review dispositions of products placed on hold and organize rework.
• Maintain proper documentation and job books to set standards.
• Apply quality problem solving techniques such as 8D and 5Why.
• Perform audits to support plant functions and safety compliance.
• Supervise vendor quality control and calibration of measuring equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Technical skills

Automotive program launch

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS or BA)

Job description

Ridgemont Resources, Inc. is seeking a Plant Quality Engineer to support quality functions in an automotive environment. You will perform design documentation reviews for compliance, manage customer and supplier quality issues, and drive improvements using AIAG tools and APQP processes.

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