Automotive Quality Engineer – QMS & Supplier Lead

LKQ Corp.; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance and dental

Vision Insurance

401k with company match

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Job summary

LKQ Corporation is seeking a Quality Management Systems professional to support and develop QMS while reducing quality returns. You will lead root cause investigations using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone and FMEA, and ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, and PPAP.

The role includes supervising branch staff, training quality engineers, conducting internal audits, coordinating supplier audits, and partnering with suppliers to eliminate defects.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 5+ years of related experience in automotive quality.
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering preferred.
• Experience with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP/PPAP is preferred.
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and develop Quality Management Systems for LKQ Corporation.
• Lead 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone and FMEA problem-solving activities.
• Conduct internal and supplier quality audits and support supplier KPI tracking.
• Train Quality Engineers and staff; assist in hiring and supervising branch staff.
• Coordinate group supplier audits and QMS improvements across sites.
• Write and maintain operating procedures and work instructions.
• Collaborate with production, suppliers and customers to resolve quality issues.
• Assist in material handling, packing validation and product testing as needed.

Skills

Quality management

Root cause analysis

8D, 5 Why

FMEA

Audits

Supplier quality

Training

Procedures writing

Data analysis

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

LKQ Corporation is seeking a Quality Management Systems professional to support and develop QMS while reducing quality returns. You will lead root cause investigations using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone and FMEA, and ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, and PPAP.

The role includes supervising branch staff, training quality engineers, conducting internal audits, coordinating supplier audits, and partnering with suppliers to eliminate defects.