Automotive Quality Engineer — Lead Audits & QMS Excellence

Manay CPA Accounting & Tax Services; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO & Holidays

401(k) Plan

Training & Growth

Job summary

Manay CPA is partnering with a premier automotive supplier to hire a Quality Engineer focused on leading quality assurance across a high‑standards manufacturing facility. You will drive QMS compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and VDA standards, while coordinating internal and external audits and improving process quality with data-driven methods.

The role requires 3–5 years in automotive quality engineering, strong SAP proficiency, and excellent cross‑functional communication to support

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of automotive quality engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, VDA 6.3 and core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC).
• Hands-on experience with problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5-Why, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Experience leading internal and external audits, including customer and certification bodies.
• Excellent communication skills across production, engineering and customer-facing teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001, and VDA standards.
• Lead, plan internal audits and coordinate external audits, including customer and certification body audits.
• Act as the primary contact for customer quality issues and manage corrective actions (8D, 5-Why, RCA).
• Monitor customer scorecards and drive improvement plans; report monthly to management.
• Lead or support supplier evaluations and audits; manage supplier non-conformances and CAPAs.
• Monitor in-process quality controls; implement process adjustments to maintain product standards.
• Lead development and approval of Control Plans, FMEAs, and PPAP submissions; support new product launches.
• Track quality KPIs (scrap, rework, PPM, defect rates) and provide regular reports.

Skills

Quality engineering

IATF 16949

ISO 9001

VDA 6.3

APQP/PPAP

FMEA/Control Plans

SPC/MSA

SAP

Lean Six Sigma

Tools

SAP

Job description

Manay CPA is partnering with a premier automotive supplier to hire a Quality Engineer focused on leading quality assurance across a high‑standards manufacturing facility. You will drive QMS compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and VDA standards, while coordinating internal and external audits and improving process quality with data-driven methods.

The role requires 3–5 years in automotive quality engineering, strong SAP proficiency, and excellent cross‑functional communication to support