Lead Quality Engineer - Automotive & Process Improvement

SANKO GOSEI TECH; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

STU Incorporated in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead resolution of customer-driven quality issues and drive continuous improvement across products and processes. The role requires extensive automotive quality experience, strong leadership, and collaboration with manufacturing and suppliers.

You will oversee FMEA, control plans, and preventative actions, while maintaining metrics on customer satisfaction and cost of quality. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and ethical standards; trusted by team and management.
• At least 10 years of quality experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Strong computer literacy; familiar with OEM portal access.
• Commitment to continuous improvement in quality, cost, and delivery.
• Clear communication with manufacturing and executive teams.
• Strong interpersonal and technical problem-solving skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and structured work approach.
• Mechanical aptitude and ability to learn new technologies.
• Able to handle stressful situations with respect.
• Team-focused and proactive in planning and responding.
• Willingness to travel on a limited basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead activity resolving customer-driven quality issues and train teams in problem-solving techniques.
• Generate performance metric reports including customer satisfaction, rejection data, and cost of quality.
• Analyze metrics to identify and drive continuous improvement in product/process performance.
• Perform product warranty analysis and coordinate customer liaison and improvement actions.
• Lead and support FMEA, process flow mapping, and control plan development for new and existing products.
• Develop systems to enhance preventative actions for current and future product performance.
• Coordinate activities of customer-based QE teams and ensure timely responses to concerns.
• Monitor supplier performance and coordinate supplier corrective actions.
• Participate in LPA system and conduct process audits to IATF16949 requirements.

Skills

Quality management

Leadership

Problem solving

Team coordination

Process improvement

Tools

OEM portal access

Job description

STU Incorporated in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead resolution of customer-driven quality issues and drive continuous improvement across products and processes. The role requires extensive automotive quality experience, strong leadership, and collaboration with manufacturing and suppliers.

You will oversee FMEA, control plans, and preventative actions, while maintaining metrics on customer satisfaction and cost of quality. Travel may be required.