Automotive Quality Engineer - IATF 16949 & APQP Specialist

Calqulate Metrics Ltd; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd seeks a Quality Engineer to support automotive quality functions, conducting audits of design documentation for compliance with requirements. You will resolve quality concerns using AIAG tools, manage internal and external issues, and drive continuous improvement through SPC and capability studies.

Responsibilities include customer complaint investigations, PPAP status maintenance, and coordinating with manufacturing to address supplier quality issues in a fast-paced plant

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BS or BA) required.
• 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

• Carry out quality engineering reviews/audits of design documentation for compliance.
• Utilize core AIAG quality tools (Control Plan, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC) to resolve quality concerns.
• Manage internal and external quality concerns and Pareto analysis of defects.
• Investigate customer complaints and provide root-cause analysis.
• Assist with continuous improvement activities (SPC, capability studies).
• Support IATF 16949 activities and supplier quality issues.
• Create and maintain PPAP status with customers; review disposition of on-hold products.
• Oversee audits to support plant function and supervisor for vendor quality control.

Skills

Quality tools knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Technical product/process skills

Automotive program launch

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS/BA)

Job description

Calqulate Metrics Ltd seeks a Quality Engineer to support automotive quality functions, conducting audits of design documentation for compliance with requirements. You will resolve quality concerns using AIAG tools, manage internal and external issues, and drive continuous improvement through SPC and capability studies.

Responsibilities include customer complaint investigations, PPAP status maintenance, and coordinating with manufacturing to address supplier quality issues in a fast-paced plant