Automotive Quality Engineer – Lean, IATF & APQP Lead

ADP, Inc.; Ridgeway (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MEKRA Lang is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead problem solving, drive IATF 16949 compliance, and optimize quality, delivery, and cost across assigned customers and locations in Ridgeway, SC. You will act as a professional liaison between MEKRA Lang and customers, lead continuous improvement projects, and ensure metrics are driven to zero-defect goals.

The role requires a BS in Engineering, 5+ years in automotive manufacturing, lean manufacturing experience, and strong analytical skills with

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering required.
• Five years of automotive industry manufacturing experience required.
• Lean Manufacturing experience required.
• AIAG Core Tools knowledge and application experience required.
• IATF 16949 certification knowledge required.
• Experience with statistical analysis and Minitab preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required.
• Strong communication and customer-facing professionalism required.
• Self-directed, proactive initiative and follow-up through closure.
• Ability to balance multiple initiatives and projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and represent MEKRA Lang professionally in customer interactions.
• Drive problem solving and ensure compliance to MEKRA Lang standards and deliverables.
• Act as liaison between MEKRA Lang, customers, and suppliers to optimize quality and cost.
• Lead quality and process improvement projects to optimize quality, cost, delivery and productivity.
• Ensure compliance to IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements.
• Drive resolution of technical and logistical quality issues.
• Support customer evaluations and on-site audits; close actions.
• Track quality performance indicators and drive improvements.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers, MEKRA Lang, and customers.
• Drive Zero Defect Quality initiatives for current production and new launches.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Customer interface

Problem solving

Communication

English proficiency

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

AIAG Core Tools

IATF 16949 knowledge

MS Office

Job description

MEKRA Lang is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead problem solving, drive IATF 16949 compliance, and optimize quality, delivery, and cost across assigned customers and locations in Ridgeway, SC. You will act as a professional liaison between MEKRA Lang and customers, lead continuous improvement projects, and ensure metrics are driven to zero-defect goals.

The role requires a BS in Engineering, 5+ years in automotive manufacturing, lean manufacturing experience, and strong analytical skills with