Automotive Quality Engineer - Lean & Continuous Improvement

Amsted Automotive Group; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Paid Time Off

14 Annual Company Paid Holidays

Job summary

Amsted Automotive Group seeks an experienced Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives in Sterling Heights, MI. Under direction from the Quality Manager, you will support ISO/IATF certifications, problem-solving using 8D and PFMEA, and drive continuous improvement to ensure product and process conformance.

You will interact with engineering, operations, and suppliers to resolve quality issues, manage audits, and contribute to PPAP submissions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or business preferred; but not required.
• Certification by American Society of Quality preferred; but not required.
• 5 - 10 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in an ISO certified environment.
• Ability to travel to other plants and customer locations on occasion.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in Lean Manufacturing initiatives and waste reduction efforts.
• Maintain and improve Quality Management System and ISO/IATF certifications.
• Read customer prints and apply GD&T knowledge to root cause analysis.
• Coordinate APQP, PFMEA and Control Plan development with Program Management and Engineering.
• Manage supplier performance and conduct supplier audits.
• Prepare QA reports, PPAP documentation and capability studies.
• Interface with Engineering and Operations to ensure transfer to Production of new products.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

SPC

PFMEA

8D Problem Solving

GD&T

Audits

PPAP

Supplier Management

APQP

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

ASQ certification (preferred)

Tools

Open DMIS

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Amsted Automotive Group seeks an experienced Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives in Sterling Heights, MI. Under direction from the Quality Manager, you will support ISO/IATF certifications, problem-solving using 8D and PFMEA, and drive continuous improvement to ensure product and process conformance.

You will interact with engineering, operations, and suppliers to resolve quality issues, manage audits, and contribute to PPAP submissions.