Automotive Quality Engineer | IATF Lead Auditor & PPAP

100Hires, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlex in Nashville seeks a quality professional to uphold the quality policy and ensure compliance with IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015. You will lead PPAP documentation development, monitor warranty and PPAP files, and drive continuous improvements with the plant team.

Responsibilities include evaluating audits and inspections, maintaining quality standards, and communicating issues up through the organization. Domestic travel to plants is required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a technical field or 8+ years of related manufacturing quality experience.
• IATF Internal Auditor certification required; Lead Auditor preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean, 5S, Total Quality concepts, and Six Sigma.
• Valid driver’s license for business travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of production documentation (Control Plans, DVP&R, PFMEA, Standardized Work) to PPAP.
• Monitor warranty data and supplier PPAP files; respond accordingly.
• Oversee evaluation of process audits and finished product inspections for quality and reliability.
• Develop internal quality control standards with Corporate Quality and QA Manager.
• Maintain and communicate quality issues across all levels; build supplier/customer partnerships.
• Travel to assembly plants as needed to review products and interact with customer personnel.
• Ensure compliance with FMVSS-205, ECE R43, CCC, and other country regulations.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

5S

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

IATF standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering or technical field

High school diploma with 8+ years quality experience

Tools

Core Tools training

Job description

Carlex in Nashville seeks a quality professional to uphold the quality policy and ensure compliance with IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015. You will lead PPAP documentation development, monitor warranty and PPAP files, and drive continuous improvements with the plant team.

Responsibilities include evaluating audits and inspections, maintaining quality standards, and communicating issues up through the organization. Domestic travel to plants is required as needed.