Automotive Quality Engineer — PPAP & Process Excellence

CAMACO LLC; Lorain (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CAMACO LLC, located in Lorain, OH, seeks a Quality Assurance professional to ensure customer satisfaction through rigorous audits, process control and continuous improvement in automotive seating manufacturing.

You will lead APQP/PPAP activities, develop validation tests, and collaborate with engineering to implement corrective actions. Strong GD&T, AIAG methodologies and effective cross-functional communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field; 3+ years in quality assurance.
• Experience in automotive seating is required.
• Proficient in APQP, SPC, FMEA, and 8D problem solving.
• Strong GD&T, blueprint reading, AIAG methods, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Review quality policies, communications, programs and practices to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Perform internal audits and oversee manufacturing to ensure documentation aligns with methods.
• Coordinate first article build and ensure traceability to standards at release.
• Develop test methods and maintain test equipment; perform performance validation tests.
• Review AIAG 16949 documentation and support APQP/8D activities.
• Investigate and address customer quality issues; perform corrective actions as needed.
• Manage PPAP-related production part builds and layouts; collaborate with engineering on changes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

APQP

SPC

FMEA

8D Problem Solving

AIAG Methods

Blueprint Reading

GD&T

Communication

Collaboration

Technical Capacity

Computer Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Related technical field or equivalent

Job description

CAMACO LLC, located in Lorain, OH, seeks a Quality Assurance professional to ensure customer satisfaction through rigorous audits, process control and continuous improvement in automotive seating manufacturing.

You will lead APQP/PPAP activities, develop validation tests, and collaborate with engineering to implement corrective actions. Strong GD&T, AIAG methodologies and effective cross-functional communication are essential.