Automotive Quality Engineer - APQP, PPAP & IATF 16949

United Future; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Future is seeking a Plant Quality Engineer to support quality functions for customer requirements. The role requires auditing design documentation, implementing AIAG methods, and ensuring IATF 16949 compliance in an automotive manufacturing setting.

The candidate will drive continuous improvement, manage customer and supplier quality concerns, and support PPAP processes across programs within our plant.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Experience in automotive industry quality systems.
• Proven ability to launch programs in an automotive plant.

Responsibilities

• Utilize 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.
• Investigate customer complaints and assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support IATF 16949 activities and interface with customers to ensure quality.
• Create and maintain PPAP status with customers and manage disposition of held products.
• Organize rework/sorting operations and audit jobs for quality improvements.
• Supervise vendor quality control and certification of measuring equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety rules and company standards.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

APQP

IATF 16949

Product & process knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA)

Job description

United Future is seeking a Plant Quality Engineer to support quality functions for customer requirements. The role requires auditing design documentation, implementing AIAG methods, and ensuring IATF 16949 compliance in an automotive manufacturing setting.

The candidate will drive continuous improvement, manage customer and supplier quality concerns, and support PPAP processes across programs within our plant.