Automotive Quality Engineer — QMS & Supplier Quality

LKQ Corp; Newnan (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Coverage

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401k Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Daily Pay

Job summary

LKQ Corporation is seeking a dedicated quality professional to support and develop our Quality Management Systems while reducing quality returns. You will investigate failures, lead root-cause analyses, and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 across our automotive divisions.

You will collaborate with production, suppliers, and branch staff to implement improvements, train others, and drive audit activities that strengthen our quality program and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive quality systems and problem solving.
• Hands-on knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP and PPAP.
• Ability to lead audits and supplier quality improvements.

Responsibilities

• Investigate field returns, teardowns, and test-stand failures for automotive transmissions.
• Lead root cause methods such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone diagrams, and FMEA.
• Ensure compliance with automotive quality frameworks like IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, and PPAP.
• Support production with validation and quality improvements on lines.
• Interact with suppliers to track KPIs and resolve non-conformances.
• Train Quality Engineers and assist in hiring branch staff.
• Provide internal QMS audit support and lead group supplier audits.
• Maintain product quality records and drive continual improvement.

Skills

8D Problem Solving

FMEA

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Auditing

Supplier Quality

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

LKQ Corporation is seeking a dedicated quality professional to support and develop our Quality Management Systems while reducing quality returns. You will investigate failures, lead root-cause analyses, and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 across our automotive divisions.

You will collaborate with production, suppliers, and branch staff to implement improvements, train others, and drive audit activities that strengthen our quality program and operational excellence.