Automotive Quality & Materials Engineer — Launch & Improve

Bsdbusinessconsulting; Taylor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Bsdbusinessconsulting is seeking a Quality and Materials Engineer for a global automotive supplier. The role is hands-on, collaborating daily with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Warehouse Operations, and involves direct customer contact on quality issues.

You will support quality systems, metallurgical lab activities, and new product launches, lead CAPAs and 8D reports, drive continuous improvement, and travel to customer sites as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering is required.
• 5+ years in automotive manufacturing quality; cylinder liners or metal components preferred.
• Experience with IATF 16949 and core tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC).
• Experience with 8D problem solving and customer corrective action responses.
• Exposure to metallurgical or materials lab testing and ASTM/SAE material standards.
• Experience working with international customers is a plus.
• Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail; MS Office proficient.

Responsibilities

• Support the Quality & Engineering Manager with daily Engineering, Quality Lab, and Manufacturing Engineering activities.
• Maintain the QMS: document control, internal audits, corrective actions, and audit prep for IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and EcoVadis.
• Own APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and customer-specific quality documentation.
• Investigate customer complaints through root cause analysis, lead CAPAs, and prepare 8D reports and corrective action responses.
• Coordinate metallurgical testing, dimensional inspection, hardness testing, and microstructure analysis for cylinder liners and other cast/machined metal parts; interpret results and resolve material concerns.
• Maintain lab calibration, traceability, and testing records; coordinate third‑party lab testing when needed.
• Support new product launches from prototype through production: validation, capability studies, readiness reviews, and engineering changes.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean, 5S, and Kaizen; track and report quality KPIs.
• Train and coach production staff on quality standards and inspection methods.
• Travel to customer sites for audits, launches, and quality reviews as required.

Skills

Quality Engineering

APQP/PPAP

8D Problem Solving

Root Cause Analysis

Lean Kaizen

CAPA Management

Lab Testing

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Bsdbusinessconsulting is seeking a Quality and Materials Engineer for a global automotive supplier. The role is hands-on, collaborating daily with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Warehouse Operations, and involves direct customer contact on quality issues.

You will support quality systems, metallurgical lab activities, and new product launches, lead CAPAs and 8D reports, drive continuous improvement, and travel to customer sites as required.