Automotive Quality Systems Engineer — PPAP, PFMEA, Audits

Torrey Holistics; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlex is seeking a Quality Leader to uphold policy, ensure IATF and ISO compliance, and own PPAP documentation. You will drive PFMEA, DVP&R updates, and supplier coordination while leading plant‑level quality initiatives.

You will collaborate with Corporate Quality and the Quality Manager to evolve standards and sustain effective quality systems across the site, with occasional travel to support customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years quality experience in manufacturing with a degree; or 8+ years with a HS diploma/equivalent.
• IATF Internal Auditor certification required.
• IATF Lead Auditor preferred.
• Recent Core Tools training or willingness to complete within first year.

Responsibilities

• Champion and uphold the Carlex Quality Policy across the plant.
• Maintain facility compliance with IATF‑16949:2024 and ISO 9001:2024.
• Own production documentation to PPAP standards: Control Plans, DVP&R, PFMEA, Standardized Work.
• Monitor warranty performance and supplier PPAP files; drive timely responses.
• Oversee process audits and finished‑goods inspections for quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with Corporate Quality and the Quality Manager to evolve internal plant standards.
• Ensure quality systems are sustained and used by associates.
• Communicate major quality concerns to stakeholders at all levels.
• Build partnerships with customers and suppliers.
• Travel occasionally to assembly plants to review product and work with customer personnel.
• Apply knowledge of FMVSS‑205, ECER43, CCC and other regulations.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical mindset

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or technical field

HS diploma + 8 years quality experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Carlex is seeking a Quality Leader to uphold policy, ensure IATF and ISO compliance, and own PPAP documentation. You will drive PFMEA, DVP&R updates, and supplier coordination while leading plant‑level quality initiatives.

You will collaborate with Corporate Quality and the Quality Manager to evolve standards and sustain effective quality systems across the site, with occasional travel to support customer requirements.