Automotive Quality & Manufacturing Engineer - Launch Focus

G-TECH Services LLC

Dearborn (MI)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 78,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

G-TECH Services LLC is seeking a Quality / Manufacturing Engineer to support supplier manufacturing readiness, production launches, and ongoing supplier performance for automotive interior components. You will act as the primary technical liaison between internal engineering, manufacturing, and supplier teams to ensure successful launches and robust quality systems.

The role requires hands-on experience in stamping, welding, and thermoforming, with expertise in APQP, PPAP, launch readiness, and

Qualifications

3–5+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing, advanced quality, process planning, implementation, or launch support within automotive or related manufacturing environments.
Experience supporting interior manufacturing systems such as automotive carpeting systems, NVH/acoustic insulators, heat shields.
3–5+ years of hands-on experience with one or more of the following manufacturing processes: resistance/spot/projection/MIG welding; thermoforming operations.

Responsibilities

Implement commodity-specific quality and manufacturing strategies to ensure supplier readiness for product launches, production capacity, quality, warranty, and delivery objectives.
Partner with cross-functional teams and supplier leadership to resolve manufacturing, quality, and capacity issues through effective problem-solving and corrective actions.
Serve as the primary technical lead during supplier-related manufacturing concerns, driving containment, root cause analysis, and permanent corrective actions.
Ensure uninterrupted production by proactively identifying and mitigating supplier risks.
Conduct manufacturing feasibility reviews and process assessments at supplier facilities to validate production readiness.
Lead and support execution of APQP and PPAP activities.
Monitor supplier performance through data analysis and quality metrics to identify improvement opportunities and support sourcing decisions.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on process capability, defect reduction, and operational excellence.
Support supplier development efforts to strengthen manufacturing capability and long-term quality performance.
Travel regularly to supplier manufacturing locations to support launches, audits, and issue resolution activities.