Automotive Quality Engineer – IATF 16949 Expert

Ridgemont Resources; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgemont Resources is seeking a Quality Engineer to support quality functions aligned with customer requirements in automotive manufacturing. The role involves reviewing design documentation for compliance and evaluating supplier and internal quality processes.

Key duties include applying AIAG tools, managing quality concerns, supporting IATF 16949 activities, PPAP status maintenance, and driving corrective actions with manufacturing teams to improve process capability and product quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Recent experience in Automotive Industry.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 Quality Systems.
• Experience with APQP system.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.
• Lean manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilise core AIAG quality tools to resolve quality concerns.
• Manage internal and external quality concerns and pareto analysis.
• Act as customer support and investigate complaints.
• Assist with continuous improvement activities such as SPC and capability studies.
• Assist with IATF 16949 activities.
• Create and maintain PPAP status with customers.
• Review disposition of products on hold and organize rework.
• Resolve internal and external quality problems and implement corrective actions.
• Audit and supervise vendor quality control and measuring equipment.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Quality systems

APQP

Program launch

Automotive experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ridgemont Resources is seeking a Quality Engineer to support quality functions aligned with customer requirements in automotive manufacturing. The role involves reviewing design documentation for compliance and evaluating supplier and internal quality processes.

Key duties include applying AIAG tools, managing quality concerns, supporting IATF 16949 activities, PPAP status maintenance, and driving corrective actions with manufacturing teams to improve process capability and product quality.