Automotive Quality Engineer | IATF 16949 & APQP Expert

SPG; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

SPG is seeking a Quality Engineer in North Carolina to support quality functions and audits of design documentation to ensure compliance with customer requirements and internal standards. You will apply AIAG quality tools (Control Plan, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC), manage quality concerns, investigate customer complaints, and drive continuous improvement with Lean manufacturing techniques.

The ideal candidate has a BS/BA, automotive industry experience, IATF 16949 knowledge, APQP experience,

Qualifications

• Must have recent experience in Automotive Industry.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• Creates, reviews, and updates job books, to ensure proper documentation to set standards and customer product specifications.
• Utilize quality problem solving techniques such as 8D, 5Why, etc.
• Handle Customer and Supplier concerns in appropriate manner.
• Randomly audits problematic jobs and focuses on improvement by working with Manufacturing Team Leaders / Managers.
• 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

Automotive industry experience

IATF 16949 knowledge

APQP experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Lean manufacturing

Technical skills (product/process)

Program launch experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

SPG is seeking a Quality Engineer in North Carolina to support quality functions and audits of design documentation to ensure compliance with customer requirements and internal standards. You will apply AIAG quality tools (Control Plan, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC), manage quality concerns, investigate customer complaints, and drive continuous improvement with Lean manufacturing techniques.

The ideal candidate has a BS/BA, automotive industry experience, IATF 16949 knowledge, APQP experience,