Automotive Quality Engineer: IATF & PPAP Leader

Lippert Components; Altoona (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Inclusive culture

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401k with employer match

Paid holidays and vacation

Career development and mentoring

Job summary

Lippert Components is seeking an Automotive Quality Engineer to establish quality controls for automotive accessories, applying IATF 16949 standards and continuous improvement.

You will lead audits, APQP/PPAP, and use tools like SPC, MSA, FMEA, and PPAP while supporting New Product Launch and OEM requirements.

Join a team focused on high quality, data-driven processes and cross-functional collaboration to drive improvements and ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in automotive quality within an IATF 16949-certified environment.
• Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949 standard and clauses.
• Experience with OEM customer requirements and portals.
• Certified Internal Auditor IATF 16949 preferred (ISO 13485 or AS9100 acceptable).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI Knowledge and experience).
• Experience with receiving, creating, sending IMDS.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 QMS requirements.
• Lead internal audits aligned with IATF standards and Customer Specific Requirements.
• Process audits and layered process audits (LPAs).
• Preparation for third-party certification, surveillance audits, and Customer audits.
• Drive risk-based thinking using PFMEA / DFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Ensure effective implementation of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning).
• Lead PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) submissions and approvals.
• Utilize and promote core tools: SPC, MSA, FMEA, APQP, PPAP.
• Manage nonconformance and corrective actions using 8D methodology and root-cause analysis.
• Ensure proper document control and record retention per IATF requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with IATF clauses.
• Support a cross functional team in New Product Launch and Development.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication skills

CQI knowledge

IMDS experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Certified Internal Auditor IATF 16949 (preferred)

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

MSA

IMDS

Job description

Lippert Components is seeking an Automotive Quality Engineer to establish quality controls for automotive accessories, applying IATF 16949 standards and continuous improvement.

You will lead audits, APQP/PPAP, and use tools like SPC, MSA, FMEA, and PPAP while supporting New Product Launch and OEM requirements.

Join a team focused on high quality, data-driven processes and cross-functional collaboration to drive improvements and ensure compliance.