Manufacturing Quality & Reliability Engineer (Automotive Tier 1/2)

Carlex Glass Manufacturing; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlex Glass Manufacturing is seeking a Quality Leader to ensure IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 compliance, lead PPAP documentation, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

You will analyze warranty data, coordinate cross-functional actions, and mentor teams to uphold quality across plants, with occasional travel to customers and supplier sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with manufacturing quality experience.
• 8+ years quality experience with a high school diploma/equivalent.
• IATF Internal Auditor certification required.
• IATF Lead Auditor certification preferred.
• Recent Core Tools training or willingness to complete within first year.
• Strong understanding of IATF/ISO standards for Tier 1/2 auto.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and control of PPAP documentation: Control Plans, DVP&R, PFMEA, and Standardized Work.
• Analyze warranty data and supplier PPAPs; drive corrective actions.
• Direct evaluation of process audits and finished product inspections.
• Collaborate with Corporate Quality and Plant Quality Manager to establish standards.
• Communicate quality issues to all levels and drive rapid alignment.
• Travel occasionally to assembly plants to review products and engage with customers.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

5S

Total Quality

Six Sigma

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or technical field

High school diploma/equivalent + 8 years manufacturing quality experience

IATF Internal Auditor certification

IATF Lead Auditor certification (preferred)

Tools

Core Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Build quality that customers can see—and trustJoin Carlex to elevate product excellence and process discipline across our manufacturing operations. You’ll be the go-to authority orchestrating IATF/ISO compliance, PPAP documentation, and continuous improvement—while reinforcing our culture of Safety, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Excellence, and Trust.Your missionImagine launching a new product family. You blueprint the quality plan end-to-end: Control Plans, DVP&R, PFMEA, and Standardized Work. You confirm every element satisfies PPAP requirements, and you validate performance through process audits and finished product inspections. When warranty data or supplier PPAPs flag risks, you mobilize cross-functional responses and keep leadership informed. Along the way, you partner with Corporate Quality and the Quality Manager to embed robust internal standards that scale.Core responsibilitiesUphold the Carlex Quality Policy and maintain compliance to IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015, as well as customer-defined quality systems.Lead development and control of PPAP documentation: Control Plans, DVP&R, PFMEA, and Standardized Work.Analyze customer warranty data and supplier PPAP files; drive corrective and preventive actions.Direct evaluation of process audits and finished product inspections to assure quality and reliability.Co-create with Corporate Quality and the Quality Manager plant-wide quality control standards.Ensure quality systems and procedures are sustained and effectively used by all associates.Communicate significant quality issues to all levels of the organization for rapid alignment.Foster partnership relationships with customers and suppliers.Collaborate closely with plant teams to resolve day-to-day issues and uplift product and process quality.Travel occasionally to assembly plants to review products and engage with customer personnel.Maintain current knowledge of testing, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements under FMVSS-205, ECE R43, CCC, and other country regulations.QualificationsEducation & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or another technical field required; OR high school diploma/equivalent with at least 8 years of relevant manufacturing quality experience required.3+ years of manufacturing quality experience with an undergraduate degree; 8+ years with a high school diploma/equivalent.CertificationsIATF Internal Auditor certification required.IATF Lead Auditor certification preferred.CapabilitiesRecent Core Tools training, or willingness to complete within your first year.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 Tier 1/Tier 2 automotive manufacturing.Advanced to intermediate Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).Hands-on problem solver with excellent analytical skills.Other requirementsValid driver’s license required for business travel.Regular and predictable attendance.Ability to work off-schedule hours as needed by workload or project demands, including weekends and holidays.