Automotive Quality Engineer — QMS & CI Leader

Manay CPA Inc.; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Long-term disability insurance

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company match

Training and growth opportunities

Job summary

Manay CPA is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance and uphold high standards in our manufacturing facility. You will be the main contact for customer quality issues and drive continuous improvement across production processes.

Responsibilities include maintaining QMS compliance (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, VDA), coordinating audits, leading supplier evaluations, and driving Lean/Six Sigma initiatives. This is a direct-hire role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, VDA 6.3 and core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC).
• IATF internal auditor and core tools training certificates required.
• Experience leading internal and external audits, including customer and certification body audits.
• Proficient in SAP and quality-related software tools.
• Hands-on problem-solving using 8D, 5-Why, and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve the Quality Management System (QMS) per IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and VDA standards.
• Lead internal audits and coordinate external audits (customer and certification bodies).
• Serve as primary contact for customer quality issues and drive 8D, 5-Why, and root cause analysis actions.
• Monitor KPIs, manage supplier evaluations and non-conformances, and report to management.
• Lead development of Control Plans, FMEAs, PPAP submissions, and SPC deployments.
• Support new product launches from a quality assurance perspective.

Skills

IATF 16949

ISO 9001

VDA 6.3

APQP/PPAP

FMEA/Control Plans/SPC

SAP

Audit experience

Problem solving (8D)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Manay CPA is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance and uphold high standards in our manufacturing facility. You will be the main contact for customer quality issues and drive continuous improvement across production processes.

Responsibilities include maintaining QMS compliance (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, VDA), coordinating audits, leading supplier evaluations, and driving Lean/Six Sigma initiatives. This is a direct-hire role with competitive benefits.