Automotive Quality Engineer: PPAP, 6 Sigma & Compliance

HI-LEX North America; Cusseta (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive supplier in Alabama is seeking a Quality Engineer responsible for managing customer quality concerns and ensuring adherence to IATF16949 Standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in quality or engineering and 3-5 years of experience in automotive quality assurance. Key responsibilities include preparing PPAP documentation, coordinating quality assurance processes, and promoting continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing process. The position also involves significant interaction with customers and internal teams to drive quality standards.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years previous experience in an automotive quality assurance or customer support environment.
• Knowledge of quality systems, blueprint reading, engineering testing methods.

Responsibilities

• Manage and resolve customer concerns.
• Coordinate activities and resources of Customer Liaisons.
• Prepare PPAP documentation and customer correspondence.

Skills

Continuous improvement (Kaizen)

Corrective and preventive action (CAPA)

Quality control procedures

Risk management

Supplier management

Auditing

Education

4-year degree in quality or engineering or equivalent field

CQE/CQM Certification

Tools

Statistical process control

PFMEAs

PPAPs

6 Sigma/Lean Manufacturing

Job description

A leading automotive supplier in Alabama is seeking a Quality Engineer responsible for managing customer quality concerns and ensuring adherence to IATF16949 Standards. The ideal candidate will have a degree in quality or engineering and 3-5 years of experience in automotive quality assurance. Key responsibilities include preparing PPAP documentation, coordinating quality assurance processes, and promoting continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing process. The position also involves significant interaction with customers and internal teams to drive quality standards.