Automotive Quality Engineer for New Launches & Compliance

Ms Companies, LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Ms Companies, LLC in Nashville is seeking a Quality Engineer to work with customers, suppliers, and plant operations to support product launches and ensure quality and compliance.

The ideal candidate has hands-on automotive manufacturing experience and strong knowledge of AIAG Core Tools, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and will pursue continuous improvement and problem solving.

This is a direct-hire role with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a technical field with manufacturing quality experience.
• IATF Internal Auditor certification is required.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 in automotive environments.
• Experience with AIAG Core Tools including APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
• Willingness to complete updated Core Tools training within the first year.
• Strong analytical and hands-on problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with Quality Policy, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer requirements.
• Develop and maintain Control Plans, DVP&R, PFMEA, standardized work, and PPAP documentation.
• Support customers with product launches, quality reporting, corrective actions, and problem resolution.
• Review process audits, finished product inspections, warranty data, and supplier PPAP files.
• Collaborate with plant teams, Corporate Quality, customers, and suppliers to improve quality.
• Communicate significant quality concerns and assist the Quality Manager as needed.
• Maintain testing, reporting, and records for government and customer compliance.

Skills

Quality engineering

Manufacturing quality

Problem solving

Auditing

Travel flexibility

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering / technical field

IATF Internal Auditor certification

Tools

AIAG Core Tools

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plans

DVP&R

Job description

Ms Companies, LLC in Nashville is seeking a Quality Engineer to work with customers, suppliers, and plant operations to support product launches and ensure quality and compliance.

The ideal candidate has hands-on automotive manufacturing experience and strong knowledge of AIAG Core Tools, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and will pursue continuous improvement and problem solving.

This is a direct-hire role with a competitive salary and benefits.