Manufacturing Quality Systems Engineer — Automotive/Industrial

100Hires, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

100Hires, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Systems Engineer with an automotive/industrial focus. You will champion quality across Engineering, Manufacturing, Production and Operations to deliver compliant, reliable products.

You’ll lead structured problem-solving (8D, 5 Whys, Six Sigma), respond to customer concerns, coordinate actions, and drive containment, inspections, and corrective actions. ISO 9001/IATF 16949 knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required; manufacturing/quality experience welcomed.
• Experience with quality tools and process controls is essential.
• Comfort with data analysis software and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Be the customer’s primary quality contact and coordinate actions to resolve concerns.
• Lead root-cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Six Sigma) and verify effectiveness on the floor.
• Implement containment, inspection, sorting and countermeasures as needed.
• Support APQP/PPAP, new product/process introductions, and process validation.
• Drive readiness for production and conduct early-build quality checks.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to improve products, processes, and capabilities.
• Run cross-functional problem-solving sessions and standardize quality methods.
• Investigate nonconformances and implement preventive actions.
• Lead or support continuous improvement projects to boost quality and reduce waste.
• Collect/analyze data to qualify/validate components, processes, tooling, and equipment.
• Conduct audits to verify compliance with internal/customer requirements and standards.
• Maintain quality documentation and train teams on expectations.

Skills

Structured problem solving

Customer collaboration

Data-driven decision making

ISO 9001 / IATF16949 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

MS Office

Job description

Manufacturing Quality Systems Engineer — Automotive/IndustrialWhy this role mattersWhen customers depend on us, quality can’t be an afterthought. You’ll champion customer satisfaction and process excellence across the plant—linking Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, and Operations to deliver compliant, reliable product every time.What you’ll doBe the customer’s primary quality contact: respond to concerns, coordinate internal actions, and communicate updates in customer portals and via scorecards.Lead root-cause and corrective action using structured methods (8D, 5 Whys, Six Sigma) and confirm effectiveness on the floor.Stand up short-term countermeasures—containment, inspection, sorting—when quality issues arise.Enable new product and process introductions: define quality requirements, generate documentation, run validation, and deliver APQP/PPAP outputs.Drive production readiness and early-build quality checks to prevent escapes.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve products, processes, equipment capability, and overall quality performance.Run cross-functional problem-solving sessions and standardize the use of proven quality methodologies.Investigate internal/external nonconformances; manage disposition and implement preventive actions.Lead or support continuous improvement projects that enhance quality, efficiency, waste reduction, and process reliability.Collect and analyze data to support qualification/validation of components, processes, tooling, and equipment.Conduct layered product/process audits to verify compliance with internal and customer requirements and quality-system standards.Maintain thorough quality documentation; train production and support teams on expectations and customer-specific needs.Take on additional quality projects as required.What you bringExperience partnering directly with customers in a quality, engineering, manufacturing, or technical capacity.Proficiency with structured problem-solving (8D, 5 Whys, Six Sigma) and data-driven decision-making.Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949.Comfort with core quality tools: SPC, APQP, FMEA, MSA, Control Plans, PPAP.Understanding of manufacturing/assembly processes, equipment, tooling, inspection methods, and process controls.Experience with statistical and quality software (e.g., Minitab) plus Microsoft Office and standard business tools.Strong written and verbal communication; able to interface confidently with customers and internal stakeholders.Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced plant environment; organized, analytical, and detail-oriented with strong follow-through.Collaborative and independent working style; professionalism, accountability, integrity, and sound judgment.History of improving processes for better customer and internal outcomes.EducationBachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred; equivalent education and relevant manufacturing/quality experience considered.