Automotive Quality Engineer: APQP/PPAP Leader

Mykelly; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

First shift

Long-term contract

Automotive manufacturing exposure

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kelly is seeking an experienced Automotive Quality Engineer to join a premier manufacturing client. This role focuses on implementing and continually improving automotive quality systems, processes, and customer requirements.

You will work with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers to ensure products meet quality standards. Expect hands-on APQP, PPAP, IATF 16949, SPC, and Gage R&R activities.

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of quality experience, preferably in automotive manufacturing.
• Hands-on APQP and PPAP documentation and submissions.
• Working knowledge of IATF 16949 automotive quality standards.
• Experience with SPC, capability studies, and Gage R&R.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, and specs.
• Experience developing and maintaining control plans and quality docs.
• Familiar with customer and supplier quality requirements and audits.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to facilities or customer locations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain process control plans to ensure product quality.
• Conduct Gage R&R and process capability studies.
• Monitor processes for compliance with specs and customer requirements.
• Prepare quality documentation, control plans, and work instructions.
• Support IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 compliance.
• Perform Layered Process Audits and assist with corrective actions.
• Participate in APQP activities and PPAP documentation.
• Develop SPC activities to reduce defects.
• Review drawings and verify conformance.
• Collaborate with teams to address quality concerns.
• Maintain quality records and reports.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

IATF 16949

SPC

Gage R&R

Quality systems

Quality documentation

Quality audits

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Business, or related field

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Kelly is seeking an experienced Automotive Quality Engineer to join a premier manufacturing client. This role focuses on implementing and continually improving automotive quality systems, processes, and customer requirements.

You will work with manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and customers to ensure products meet quality standards. Expect hands-on APQP, PPAP, IATF 16949, SPC, and Gage R&R activities.