Automotive Quality Engineer - APQP & Process Improvement

Dana Corp; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana Corp is seeking a Quality Engineer to oversee specific production lines, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate APQP projects in an automotive Tier 1 environment. The role requires strong knowledge of quality tools, PPAP, PFMEA, GD&T, and IATF 16949 standards, with collaboration across teams to reduce defects and improve processes.

Responsibilities include leading solutioning, maintaining control plans, and preparing data for management review.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent preferred.
• 3+ years’ experience in quality or related field in automotive Tier 1.
• Strong communication, organizational, and math skills.
• PC proficiency with MS Office and statistical software.

Responsibilities

• Own specific production lines and ensure quality improvements.
• Coordinate APQP projects and maintain process documentation.
• Use quality tools (Pareto, SPC, Capability studies, Poka-Yoke) to reduce defects.
• Lead containment and problem solving (8D, A3, 3L5W) as required.
• Guide layout, inspections, calibration, and quality checks as needed.
• Prepare reports for managers and plant personnel.
• Facilitate Customer PPAP submissions and review non-conformances.
• Track engineering deviations and changes with approvals.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

GD&T

IATF 16949

Gage R&R

CQE (ASQ)

Audit experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Dana Corp is seeking a Quality Engineer to oversee specific production lines, drive continuous improvement, and coordinate APQP projects in an automotive Tier 1 environment. The role requires strong knowledge of quality tools, PPAP, PFMEA, GD&T, and IATF 16949 standards, with collaboration across teams to reduce defects and improve processes.

Responsibilities include leading solutioning, maintaining control plans, and preparing data for management review.