Automotive Quality Engineer – IATF 16949 & APQP Expert

CareerNerds, LLC; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CareerNerds, LLC in Wilson, NC seeks a Quality Engineer to support automotive quality functions and perform design documentation audits for compliance with customer requirements. The role focuses on applying AIAG tools and driving continuous improvement across the plant.

Ideal candidates have experience with IATF 16949, APQP, PFMEA, PPAP, SPC, and capability studies, plus strong communication and problem-solving skills for cross-functional teamwork in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Recent automotive industry experience.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 Quality Systems.
• Experience with the APQP system.
• Exceptional communications skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques.
• Proven technical skills on product and process.
• Experience in Program launch with an automotive manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities

• Utilize core AIAG quality tools (Control Plan, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC) to resolve quality concerns.
• Manage Internal and External quality concerns, Fast Track Response, and pareto analysis of defects, etc.
• Act as customer support and investigate customer complaints.
• Assists with continuous improvement activities, such as S.P.C. and capability studies.
• Assists with IATF 16949 activities.
• Create and maintain approved PPAP status with all Customers.
• Reviews and decides the disposition of products placed on hold.
• Organizes necessary rework/sorting operations.
• Assists with resolving internal and external quality problems and with implementation of corrective actions.
• Performs audits to support plant function.
• Supervise/manage vendor quality control, and certification of measuring equipment.
• Follows safety regulations and enforces compliance with company safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Technical skills

Program launch

Automotive industry experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

CareerNerds, LLC in Wilson, NC seeks a Quality Engineer to support automotive quality functions and perform design documentation audits for compliance with customer requirements. The role focuses on applying AIAG tools and driving continuous improvement across the plant.

Ideal candidates have experience with IATF 16949, APQP, PFMEA, PPAP, SPC, and capability studies, plus strong communication and problem-solving skills for cross-functional teamwork in a manufacturing environment.