Automotive Quality Engineer: IATF 16949 & PPAP Expert

Zaddy Solutions; Verona (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions is seeking a Quality Engineer to support and lead plant quality activities in an automotive manufacturing environment. The role focuses on applying AIAG tools to resolve quality issues, performing audits of design documentation, and ensuring compliance with customer and internal requirements.

The candidate will drive continuous improvement, manage customer and supplier quality concerns, and participate in APQP and IATF 16949 initiatives while maintaining PPAP status and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required and must be in a relevant field.
• Recent experience in Automotive Industry is required.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 quality systems and APQP is required.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Apply AIAG quality tools to resolve quality concerns and perform quality reviews.
• Lead internal and external quality investigations and Pareto analyses.
• Investigate customer complaints and support continuous improvement.
• Assist with IATF 16949 activities and supplier quality issues.
• Create, review, and maintain PPAP status with customers and vendors.
• Organize rework, disposition on hold items, and corrective actions.

Skills

AIAG tools

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Communication skills

Automotive industry experience

IATF 16949 knowledge

APQP experience

Product & process knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS/BA)

Job description

Zaddy Solutions is seeking a Quality Engineer to support and lead plant quality activities in an automotive manufacturing environment. The role focuses on applying AIAG tools to resolve quality issues, performing audits of design documentation, and ensuring compliance with customer and internal requirements.

The candidate will drive continuous improvement, manage customer and supplier quality concerns, and participate in APQP and IATF 16949 initiatives while maintaining PPAP status and