Automotive Quality Engineer - IATF 16949 & APQP Pro

Vogrinc Search Group; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vogrinc Search Group is seeking a Plant Quality Engineer to support automotive quality functions, review design documentation for compliance with IATF 16949 and APQP requirements, and collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure product quality.

You will perform quality audits, manage customer and supplier concerns, drive continuous improvement, and help maintain PPAP status while ensuring safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and automotive sector experience.
• Experience with IATF 16949 quality systems and APQP.
• Knowledge of AIAG quality tools (Control Plan, PFMEA, SPC).
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Lean manufacturing experience and program launch in automotive plants.

Responsibilities

• Utilize AIAG tools (Control Plan, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC) to resolve quality concerns.
• Manage internal and external quality concerns and Pareto analysis.
• Investigate customer complaints and act as customer support.
• Support continuous improvement activities including SPC and capability studies.
• Assist with IATF 16949 activities and supplier quality issues.
• Create and maintain PPAP status with customers and review holds.
• Organize rework/sorting operations and implement corrective actions.
• Document job books to meet customer specs and standards.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Automotive industry exp

IATF 16949

APQP

Communication

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Technical skills

Program launch

Education

Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA)

Job description

Vogrinc Search Group is seeking a Plant Quality Engineer to support automotive quality functions, review design documentation for compliance with IATF 16949 and APQP requirements, and collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to ensure product quality.

You will perform quality audits, manage customer and supplier concerns, drive continuous improvement, and help maintain PPAP status while ensuring safety and regulatory standards.