Automotive Quality Engineer: Continuous Improvement Lead

Diversified Recruitment Services, LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversified Recruitment Services, LLC in Detroit seeks a Quality Engineer to support daily quality operations in a fast-paced Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment.

The role drives continuous improvement, resolves quality issues, supports customer requirements, and ensures compliance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific standards. Collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering to improve process performance and product launches possible.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Quality Engineering experience in automotive manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and 8D
• Experience with IATF 16949 quality systems
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
• Bachelor's degree preferred; Associate degree with relevant automotive experience will be considered

Responsibilities

• Support daily quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.
• Develop and maintain PPAPs, Control Plans, PFMEAs, inspection plans, and containment plans.
• Perform root cause analysis and lead corrective/preventive actions using 8D methodology.
• Conduct capability studies, SPC analysis, and quality audits.
• Serve as the primary quality contact for assigned customers.
• Support APQP activities and customer product launches.
• Investigate customer returns and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Maintain compliance with IATF 16949, customer requirements, and internal quality standards.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to improve quality and process performance.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

IATF 16949 knowledge

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

Tools

PPAP

APQP

PFMEA

Control Plans

SPC

MSA

8D

Job description

Diversified Recruitment Services, LLC in Detroit seeks a Quality Engineer to support daily quality operations in a fast-paced Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment.

The role drives continuous improvement, resolves quality issues, supports customer requirements, and ensures compliance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific standards. Collaboration with Manufacturing Engineering to improve process performance and product launches possible.