Automotive Quality Engineer — APQP/PPAP Specialist

Confident Search Consultants; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Confident Search Consultants is seeking a Plant Quality Engineer to support quality functions and ensure compliance with customer requirements. You will review design documentation, resolve quality concerns, and lead investigations into defects and supplier issues.

Responsibilities include applying AIAG tools, managing PPAP status, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced automotive environment. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is required.
• Automotive industry experience is essential.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 quality systems is required.
• Experience with APQP is needed.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Lean manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize AIAG quality tools to resolve quality concerns.
• Manage internal and external quality issues and fast-track responses.
• Investigate customer complaints and support corrective actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities and SPC studies.
• Support IATF 16949 activities and supplier quality management.
• Create and maintain PPAP status with customers and review holds.

Skills

Exceptional communications

Excellent problem solving

Lean manufacturing techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA)

Experience in Automotive Industry

Knowledge of IATF 16949 Quality Systems

Experience with APQP system

Job description

Confident Search Consultants is seeking a Plant Quality Engineer to support quality functions and ensure compliance with customer requirements. You will review design documentation, resolve quality concerns, and lead investigations into defects and supplier issues.

Responsibilities include applying AIAG tools, managing PPAP status, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced automotive environment. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.