Automotive Quality Engineer – IATF 16949 & APQP Expert

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

ExcelliSearch, Inc. in Wilson, NC seeks a Plant Quality Engineer to support quality functions in an automotive manufacturing setting. You will perform quality reviews of design documentation and resolve customer quality concerns using AIAG tools.

The ideal candidate has a BS degree, recent automotive experience, and knowledge of IATF 16949 and APQP processes. Strong communication and problem-solving skills, and Lean manufacturing experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field.
• Recent automotive industry experience.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Experience with APQP processes.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing techniques.
• Experience launching programs in an automotive plant.

Responsibilities

• Utilize AIAG tools (Control Plan, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC) to resolve quality concerns.
• Manage internal and external quality concerns and fast track responses.
• Act as customer support and investigate customer complaints.
• Assist with continuous improvement activities, such as SPC and capability studies.
• Assist with IATF 16949 activities.
• Manage/interface customer quality system.
• Address supplier quality issues and manage Quality hold area.
• Create and maintain approved PPAP status with all customers.
• Reviews and decides disposition of products placed on hold.
• Organizes necessary rework/sorting operations.
• Assists with resolving internal and external quality problems and with corrective actions.
• Creates, reviews, and updates job books to set standards and customer specs.
• Utilize quality problem solving techniques such as 8D, 5Why, etc.
• Handle customer and supplier concerns appropriately.
• Randomly audits problematic jobs and drives improvements with Manufacturing Team Leaders.
• Performs audits to support plant function.
• Supervise/vendor quality control and certification of measuring equipment.
• Ensure safety regulations are followed.

Skills

Quality engineering

IATF 16949

APQP

Lean manufacturing

5Whys

8D

Communication skills

Problem solving

Automotive experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA)

Job description

ExcelliSearch, Inc. in Wilson, NC seeks a Plant Quality Engineer to support quality functions in an automotive manufacturing setting. You will perform quality reviews of design documentation and resolve customer quality concerns using AIAG tools.

The ideal candidate has a BS degree, recent automotive experience, and knowledge of IATF 16949 and APQP processes. Strong communication and problem-solving skills, and Lean manufacturing experience are essential.