Manufacturing Quality Engineer (Crew B)

CrossFire Group; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CrossFire Group in Warsaw, Indiana, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Quality Engineer to support the launch of new products and processes within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. This role will focus on establishing, implementing, and maintaining quality standards across production, with emphasis on launch readiness and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in automotive quality, strong problem-solving skills, and extensive knowledge of APQP, PFMEA,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in automotive manufacturing quality, quality engineering, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting new product launches within an OEM or Tier 1 automotive environment strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of vehicle development, manufacturing processes, and launch quality requirements.
• Proven track record of contributing to successful program launches while meeting quality and operational objectives.
• Experience leading problem-solving activities and root cause investigations.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, quality assurance, and quality control principles.
• Proficiency with automotive quality tools and methodologies, including: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, IATF 16949 requirements
• Ability to analyze product and process performance and make sound, data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality assurance and quality control processes for manufacturing operations, including sub-assembly and final assembly.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define and integrate quality requirements into manufacturing processes.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions to address product and process quality concerns.
• Conduct audits and process reviews to ensure compliance with established quality standards and specifications.
• Support supplier quality activities by collaborating with internal supplier quality teams to establish and monitor incoming material requirements.
• Create and maintain quality documentation including control plans, inspection procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Perform risk assessments using industry-standard quality tools and methodologies to minimize manufacturing and product risks.
• Support the development and maintenance of Process FMEAs and related quality documentation.
• Help establish quality processes and technical standards in partnership with product development, manufacturing, and program teams.
• Support product validation activities, testing initiatives, and quality approvals related to vehicle systems and functions.
• Provide daily quality support to manufacturing operations and technical teams.
• Participate in launch activities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Collaboration

Teamwork

Launch quality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

Control Plans

MSA

IATF 16949

Core Tools

Job description

Manufacturing Quality Engineer (Crew B) Location: Onsite Shift: Crew B | Wednesday - Saturday | 7:00 PM - 5:30 AM Initial training will be completed on day shift before transitioning to the Crew B schedule.

Position OverviewWe

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Quality Engineer to support the launch of new products and manufacturing processes within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. This role will play a key part in ensuring quality standards are established, implemented, and maintained throughout production, with a strong focus on launch readiness, process development, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and quality teams to deliver high-quality products while supporting a safe and successful production launch.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality assurance and quality control processes for manufacturing operations, including sub-assembly and final assembly.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define and integrate quality requirements into manufacturing processes.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions to address product and process quality concerns.
• Conduct audits and process reviews to ensure compliance with established quality standards and specifications.
• Support supplier quality activities by collaborating with internal supplier quality teams to establish and monitor incoming material requirements.
• Create and maintain quality documentation including control plans, inspection procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Perform risk assessments using industry-standard quality tools and methodologies to minimize manufacturing and product risks.
• Support the development and maintenance of Process FMEAs and related quality documentation.
• Help establish quality processes and technical standards in partnership with product development, manufacturing, and program teams.
• Support product validation activities, testing initiatives, and quality approvals related to vehicle systems and functions.
• Provide daily quality support to manufacturing operations and technical teams.
• Participate in launch activities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in automotive manufacturing quality, quality engineering, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting new product launches within an OEM or Tier 1 automotive environment strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of vehicle development, manufacturing processes, and launch quality requirements.
• Proven track record of contributing to successful program launches while meeting quality and operational objectives.
• Experience leading problem-solving activities and root cause investigations.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, quality assurance, and quality control principles.
• Proficiency with automotive quality tools and methodologies, including:APQPPPAPFMEAControl PlansMSASPCAIAG Core ToolsIATF 16949 requirements
• Ability to analyze product and process performance and make sound, data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in a startup, high-growth, or rapidly changing manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success working on high-performing launch or manufacturing teams.
• Strong understanding of assembly operations and quality systems within automotive manufacturing.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who brings integrity, resourcefulness, and a continuous improvement mindset to every challenge. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, collaborating across multiple functions, and driving quality excellence during critical product launch activities.

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