Automotive Quality Engineer: SPC, PFMEA & PPAP Lead

Job Juncture; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Paid holidays and vacation

Job Promotional Opportunities

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to ensure plastic injection molded components meet customer, internal, and regulatory requirements. This role supports production, engineering, and suppliers by applying automotive quality tools, driving corrective actions, and maintaining compliance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements.

The successful candidate will collaborate with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, lead audits, prepare PPAPs, and drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent 5 years of experience).
• Minimum 2-5 years of Quality Engineering experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of plastic injection molding processes.
• Experience with SPC, PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP, and PPAP.
• Proficiency with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Prefer Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality system for projects assigned.
• Lead and/or participate in implementation and discipline of SPC.
• Maintain and support compliance with IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, and internal procedures.
• Participate in internal, customer, and third-party audits, support corrective action responses.
• Ensure adherence to Control Plans, PFMEA, and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Support daily manufacturing operations for plastic injection molding processes.
• Analyze nonconforming material and implement containment actions.
• Monitor SPC data and identify trends affecting product quality.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Maintenance on process improvements.
• Lead and support APQP activities for new and existing programs.
• Prepare and submit PPAP documentation to customers.
• Ensure dimensional layouts, material certifications, and capability studies meet requirements.
• Lead structured problem solving using 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone methodologies.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Support scrap reduction, defect prevention, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Act as the primary quality contact for customer concerns and quality issues.
• Manage customer complaints, scorecards, and corrective action responses.
• Support supplier quality activities, including supplier corrective actions and audits.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, work instructions, and inspection standards.
• Track quality KPIs such as PPM, scrap, rework, and customer complaints.
• Prepare reports and presentations for management and customers.
• Statistical support including DOE for product and process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

SPC

PFMEA

APQP

PPAP

DOE

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

GD&T

Job description

Job Juncture is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to ensure plastic injection molded components meet customer, internal, and regulatory requirements. This role supports production, engineering, and suppliers by applying automotive quality tools, driving corrective actions, and maintaining compliance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements.

The successful candidate will collaborate with OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers, lead audits, prepare PPAPs, and drive continuous improvement