IATF 16949 Quality Systems Engineer

Carlex Glass Manufacturing; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlex Glass Manufacturing in Indiana seeks a Quality Manager to lead plant quality with a strong focus on process control and customer satisfaction. You will drive PFMEA refresh, PPAP evidence, and control‑plan maintenance, while ensuring compliance with IATF‑16949:2024 and ISO 9001:2024 across the facility.

You will travel occasionally to assembly plants, and you will partner with Corporate Quality to refine internal standards and resolve day‑to‑day quality issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or 8+ years of quality experience in manufacturing.
• IATF Internal Auditor certification required.
• 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 creation and maintenance of production documentation to PPAP standards: Control Plans, DVP&R, PFMEA, and Standardized Work.
• Monitor customer-supplied warranty performance and supplier PPAP files; drive timely responses.
• Oversee process audits and finished‑goods inspections.
• Partner with Corporate Quality and the Quality Manager to develop and evolve internal plant quality control standards.
• Ensure quality systems and procedures are sustained and used by all associates.
• Communicate major quality concerns clearly at all levels of the organization.
• Build partnership‑style relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Collaborate with plant teams to resolve day‑to‑day issues and elevate product and process quality.
• Travel occasionally to assembly plants to review product and work face‑to‑face with customer personnel.
• Apply knowledge of FMVSS‑205, ECER43, CCC, and country regulations.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Total Quality

Six Sigma

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or related technical field

High school diploma/equivalent + 8 years manufacturing quality experience

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

What your day looks like

You start by reviewing overnight quality alerts and warranty dashboards from customers, then walk the floor to verify that standardized work is being followed and that our control plans are living documents. Midday, you partner with Corporate Quality and the Quality Manager to refine plant-specific quality control standards. In the afternoon, you lead a PFMEA refresh for a key process, update DVP&R status, and validate PPAP evidence. You close the day by communicating any significant quality issues to stakeholders across the company and aligning with suppliers on next steps.

What you'll lead and deliver

• Champion and uphold the Carlex Quality Policy across the plant.
• Maintain facility compliance with IATF-16949:2024 and ISO 9001:2024, plus customer‑specific quality systems and requirements.
• Own the creation and maintenance of production documentation to PPAP standards: Control Plans, DVP&R, PFMEA, and Standardized Work.
• Monitor customer‑supplied warranty performance and supplier PPAP files; drive timely, appropriate responses.
• Oversee process audits and finished‑goods inspections to ensure quality and reliability.
• Partner with Corporate Quality and the Quality Manager to develop and evolve internal plant quality control standards.
• Ensure quality systems and procedures are sustained and effectively used by all associates.
• Communicate major quality concerns clearly at every level of the organization.
• Build partnership‑style relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Collaborate with plant teams to resolve day‑to‑day issues and elevate product and process quality.
• Travel occasionally to assembly plants to review product and work face‑to‑face with customer personnel.
• Apply knowledge of government‑required testing, reporting, and record‑keeping, including FMVSS‑205, ECER43, CCC, and other country regulations.

Your background

Education

• Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or another technical field; or
• High school diploma/equivalent plus at least 8 years of relevant manufacturing quality experience.

Experience

• 3 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment with an undergraduate degree; or
• 8 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment with a high school diploma/equivalent.

Certifications & training

• IATF Internal Auditor certification (required).
• IATF Lead Auditor (preferred).
• Recent Core Tools training, or willingness to complete within the first year.

Methods & knowledge

• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Total Quality concepts, and Six Sigma.
• Strong understanding of IATF and ISO standards and how to implement them in automotive Tier 1 and Tier 2 environments.

Tools & competencies

• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Hands‑on problem solving and analytical mindset; excellent analytical skills.
• Live the Carlex values: Safety, Customer Focused, Teamwork, Excellence, and Trust.

Logistics

• Valid driver's license for business travel.
• Regular, predictable attendance.
• Ability to work off‑schedule hours as workload or projects require, including some weekends and holidays.