Automotive Quality Engineer: Defect Reduction & NPI Lead

Pro Staff; Clinton (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Pro Staff is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support automotive manufacturing operations in Clinton, Tennessee. You will lead quality improvements, root-cause investigations, and cross-functional teamwork to meet customer requirements and drive ongoing process optimization.

The role requires 3+ years in quality engineering, experience with APQP/PPAP/ISIR and IATF16949 is preferred, with strong analytical, communication, and drawing interpretation skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Quality Engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP/ISIR, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and other problem-solving tools.
• Support APQP, PPAP/ISIR, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC activities.
• Drive defect reduction, scrap reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a quality liaison for customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and process improvements.
• Manage containment activities and customer quality concerns.
• Develop quality metrics and monitor process performance.
• Participate in audits and ensure compliance with automotive quality standards.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing and production teams.

Skills

Quality engineering

Manufacturing experience

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Root-cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Tools

APQP

PPAP/ISIR

PFMEA

Control Plans

MSA

SPC

Job description

Pro Staff is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support automotive manufacturing operations in Clinton, Tennessee. You will lead quality improvements, root-cause investigations, and cross-functional teamwork to meet customer requirements and drive ongoing process optimization.

The role requires 3+ years in quality engineering, experience with APQP/PPAP/ISIR and IATF16949 is preferred, with strong analytical, communication, and drawing interpretation skills.