Automotive Quality Engineer Continuous Improvement

Software Placement Group, SPG; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Automotive Manufacturing Co. seeks a Quality Engineer to support plant quality functions and ensure compliance with customer and industry requirements.

This role focuses on maintaining product quality, driving continuous improvement, and supporting customer and supplier relationships within a regulated manufacturing environment. You will apply AIAG quality tools, drive containment and corrective actions, and work with manufacturing leaders to sustain PPAP and IATF 16949 activities, while

Qualifications

• BS or BA in a related field.
• Recent experience in the Automotive Industry.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 Quality Systems.
• Experience with the APQP system.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Proven technical skills on product and process.
• Experience in program launch with an automotive manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities

• Utilize core AIAG quality tools to resolve quality concerns.
• Manage quality concerns and pareto analysis of defects.
• Investigate customer complaints and provide responses.
• Assist with continuous improvement activities such as SPC.
• Support IATF 16949 activities.
• Interface with customer quality systems.
• Address supplier quality issues and hold area management.
• Maintain PPAP status with customers.
• Review disposition of on-hold products.
• Assist with corrective actions and rework planning.
• Create/update job books to document standards and specs.
• Use 8D and 5Why problem solving techniques.
• Audit and improve manufacturing processes.
• Supervise vendor quality control and QC equipment calibration.
• Enforce safety regulations.

Skills

AIAG tools

Quality systems

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

APQP

IATF 16949

8D analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PPAP

Job description

Automotive Manufacturing Co. seeks a Quality Engineer to support plant quality functions and ensure compliance with customer and industry requirements.

This role focuses on maintaining product quality, driving continuous improvement, and supporting customer and supplier relationships within a regulated manufacturing environment. You will apply AIAG quality tools, drive containment and corrective actions, and work with manufacturing leaders to sustain PPAP and IATF 16949 activities, while