Automotive Quality Engineer APQP/PPAP & Process Improvement

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

Job summary

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking a Plant Quality Engineer to support quality functions and drive continuous improvement in an automotive manufacturing environment in Wilson, NC. The role requires applying AIAG quality tools, handling customer and supplier quality concerns, and maintaining PPAP status with customers.

The successful candidate will have a BS/BA, hands-on experience in IATF 16949, APQP, and Lean methods, plus strong communication and problem-solving skills to lead quality initiatives

Qualifications

• Must have a BS/BA and recent Automotive Industry experience.
• IATF 16949 Quality Systems knowledge required.
• Experience with APQP processes is essential.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities are required.
• Lean manufacturing techniques experience preferred.
• Experience launching programs in automotive manufacturing is a plus.

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, etc.
• Act as customer support and investigate customer complaints.
• Assists with continuous improvement activities, such as S.P.C. and capability studies.
• Assists 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.
• Reviews and decides the disposition of products placed on hold.
• Organizes necessary rework/sorting operations.
• Assists with resolving internal and external quality problems and with implementation of corrective actions.
• Creates, reviews, and updates 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 focuses on improvement by working with Manufacturing Team Leaders / Managers.
• Performs audits to support plant function.
• Supervise/manage vendor quality control, and certification of measuring equipment.
• Follows safety regulations and enforces compliance with company safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Automotive industry experience

IATF 16949 knowledge

APQP experience

Lean manufacturing

Strong communication skills

Problem solving skills

Product/process technical skills

Program launches in automotive plant

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA)

Job description

ASHFORD CONNEX, LLC is seeking a Plant Quality Engineer to support quality functions and drive continuous improvement in an automotive manufacturing environment in Wilson, NC. The role requires applying AIAG quality tools, handling customer and supplier quality concerns, and maintaining PPAP status with customers.

The successful candidate will have a BS/BA, hands-on experience in IATF 16949, APQP, and Lean methods, plus strong communication and problem-solving skills to lead quality initiatives