Consultant - Automotive Quality Engineering

P3 USA; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

20 days PTO

Healthcare and life insurance

401(k) matching

Mentorship and learning culture

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Greenville, SC, seeks a Consultant in Automotive Quality Engineering to enhance quality in automotive projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a relevant engineering field and over 3 years of experience in quality engineering. You will drive quality excellence, analyze issues, and support suppliers. This role offers competitive salary, PTO, healthcare, and extensive opportunities for professional development. Additionally, you'll need to be comfortable with significant travel.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in Automotive Quality Engineering or related roles.
• Confident handling of automotive problem-solving methods and quality engineering.
• Structured and solution-oriented under time pressure.
• Confident with APQP/PPAP, FMEA, and automotive problem‑solving methods.
• Strong analytical thinking and hands‑on problem solving capabilities.
• Strong communication skills to translate complex issues for diverse stakeholders.
• Additional qualifications in quality management (IATF, VDA, Six Sigma) are advantageous.
• Willing to travel up to 100% of working time as needed.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Drive quality excellence in automotive development and production projects.
• Analyze product and process quality issues.
• Support supplier qualification and APQP activities.
• Implement and improve quality engineering methods (FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA).
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to resolve technical issues and meet milestones.
• Assess supplier performance, identify risks, and ensure quality standards across the supply chain.
• Prepare and present project results and quality reports to management.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing, development, and industrialization projects.

Skills

Quality standards (IATF 16949, VDA 6.x)

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem-solving methods (APQP, PPAP, FMEA)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering

Tools

FMEA

Control Plans

SPC

MSA

Job description

The unique aspect of our business is the mindset of our employees: curious, adventurous, and innovative. P3 consultants take on early responsibilities with clients in management consulting, diverse technology topics, and scalable IT solutions.

Make a project your project. Openness for new, innovative, and unconventional approaches; short decision paths; respectful cooperation; and fruitful synergies make us a diverse, unbeatable team and successful company - worldwide.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

As a Consultant in Automotive Quality Engineering, you will take ownership of challenging quality topics at leading OEMs and Tier‑1 suppliers and drive measurable improvements across products, processes, and supply chains.

• Drive quality excellence in automotive development and production projects at OEMs and Tier‑1 suppliers.
• Analyze product and process quality issues using structured problem‑solving methods (e.g., 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa).
• Support supplier qualification, APQP activities, and preparation of PPAP documentation.
• Implement and improve quality engineering methods (FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA).
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues and secure program milestones.
• Assess supplier performance, identify risks, and ensure quality standards across the supply chain.
• Prepare and present project results, quality reports, and management summaries.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing, development, and industrialization projects.

WHO YOU ARE

• You hold a bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a comparable technical field.
• You have 3+ years of experience in Automotive Quality Engineering, Supplier Quality, Product Development or related technical roles.
• Solid understanding of quality standards such as IATF 16949, VDA 6.x, or equivalent.
• Confident handling of APQP/PPAP, FMEA, and automotive problem‑solving methods.
• Strong analytical thinking with hands‑on problem‑solving capabilities.
• Strong communication skills to translate complex technical issues into clear actions for diverse stakeholders.
• Additional qualifications in quality management (e.g., IATF, VDA, Six Sigma) are an advantage.
• Confident and empathetic in working with suppliers, engineering teams, and management levels.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate risks and drive issues to sustainable resolution.
• Structured and solution‑oriented approach, even under time pressure or in dynamic project environments.
• Ability to build trust quickly and navigate cross‑functional team settings.
• High sense of ownership paired with a hands‑on attitude in operational quality topics.
• Curiosity and willingness to continuously learn, challenge assumptions, and improve ways of working.
• Continuous learning mindset with interest in further training in quality and automotive standards.
• Fluent in English; German and Spanish are a plus.
• You are comfortable with extensive travel (up to 100% of your working time), typically Monday through Friday, depending on client and project needs.
• You are legally authorized to work in the U.S.

GOOD TO KNOW

• We offer a competitive salary with bonus potential.
• You get up to 20 days PTO and 10 paid company holidays.
• You can get healthcare, life insurance, dental & vision, 401(k) matching.
• We invest in your growth with mentorship and a strong learning culture.
• You contribute directly to advancing innovation in the sectors we operate in.
• You’ll take ownership of your work and see the direct results of your efforts.
• We foster an entrepreneurial spirit—take initiative, own your ideas, and drive real impact.