Automotive Quality Engineer: Drive Defect Prevention

HAGO AUTOMOTIVE CORP; Iuka (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

hago Automotive Corp. in Mississippi seeks a Quality Engineer to support APQP activities and drive product and process quality from launch through serial production on the manufacturing floor.

You will create PFMEAs, control plans, and quality records, analyze data, lead problem solving, and interact with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to assure compliance with IATF 16949/ISO 9001.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field preferred; manufacturing quality experience may substitute.
• Experience in automotive/high-volume manufacturing, metal stamping, welding, or light assembly.
• Knowledge of core quality tools: APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, MSA, SPC; familiarity with IATF16949/ISO9001.

Responsibilities

• Support quality from launch through serial production, including APQP activities.
• Create, maintain PFMEAs, control plans, process flows, inspection instructions, and related records.
• Monitor process performance and product quality using data, audits, and capability studies.
• Lead or support structured problem solving; containment, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and verification.
• Prepare 8D reports and customer communications; ensure closure of actions.
• Support audits and document findings; drive corrective actions with responsible teams.
• Interpret customer drawings and quality standards; collaborate on changes.
• Assist measurement systems and calibration activities; ensure records are accurate.
• Promote compliance with procedures and the Quality Management System.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

Control plans

MSA

SPC

IATF 16949

ISO 9001

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/quality

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP/QMS systems

Statistical software

Customer portals

Job description

hago Automotive Corp. in Mississippi seeks a Quality Engineer to support APQP activities and drive product and process quality from launch through serial production on the manufacturing floor.

You will create PFMEAs, control plans, and quality records, analyze data, lead problem solving, and interact with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to assure compliance with IATF 16949/ISO 9001.