Automotive Quality Engineer — APQP, PPAP & Metrology

JTEKT Column Systems NA; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Bonuses

401(k) Retirement Plan + company match

Company paid life insurance and STD

Vacation time + 12 holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

JTEKT Column Systems North America seeks a Quality Engineer to support the TS/IATF quality system, APQP/PPAP coordination, and supplier quality initiatives. You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, and Purchasing to meet customer requirements and drive continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes problem solving, PPAP submissions, metrology, and corrective actions, with occasional travel and strong cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CQE or CQA certification or a 4-year degree.
• 2+ years automotive quality experience.
• Familiar with TS/IATF system requirements.
• Experience solving quality problems and conducting reporting (8-D, PR/R, QR, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of Quality Procedures per TS/IATF standards.
• Coordinate APQP activities with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate PPAP submissions and maintain PPAP documentation.
• Develop and maintain metrology controls, including gage calibration and CMM programming.
• Serve in MRB and supplier quality activities.
• Support corrective action system and root cause analysis.
• Provide quality support to manufacturing and customers as needed.

Skills

TS/IATF knowledge

Quality problem solving

Blueprint reading & GD&T

Auditing (internal/external)

Metrology (CMM,gage)

Advanced quality planning

Supervisory experience

Team player / communication

Willing to travel

Self-motivated

Education

CQE / CQA / 4-year degree

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JTEKT Column Systems North America seeks a Quality Engineer to support the TS/IATF quality system, APQP/PPAP coordination, and supplier quality initiatives. You will work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Materials, and Purchasing to meet customer requirements and drive continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes problem solving, PPAP submissions, metrology, and corrective actions, with occasional travel and strong cross-functional collaboration.