Quality Assurance Engineer - IATF 16949 & APQP

Birmingham Search Group; Westland (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Search Group in Michigan is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to assure quality throughout manufacturing, from suppliers to customers, preventing defects through problem analysis and corrective actions. You will resolve supplier and customer quality reports (CARs) and drive quality alerts as needed.

The role involves supporting PFMEA, PPAP documentation, APQP participation, and ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 standards, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to

Qualifications

• Professional quality certification preferred (ASQ CQE/CQA/CQM).
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and PPAP/APQP processes.
• Experience with PFMEA and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with measuring instruments and quality inspection tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve IATF 16949 quality systems compliance.
• Lead corrective action meetings and close out with management.
• Develop quality alerts and perform customer/supplier sorting activities.
• Manage customer liaisons when quality concerns arise.
• Support PFMEA, control plans, work instructions aligned to processes.
• Participate in APQP meetings and review open issues to resolution.

Skills

Quality systems

Problem solving

APQP

PPAP

IATF 16949

Time management

Communication

Education

ASQ CQE/CQA/CQM certificates

Tools

Plex ERP

Measuring instruments: micrometer, calipers, height gauges

Job description

Birmingham Search Group in Michigan is seeking a Quality Assurance professional to assure quality throughout manufacturing, from suppliers to customers, preventing defects through problem analysis and corrective actions. You will resolve supplier and customer quality reports (CARs) and drive quality alerts as needed.

The role involves supporting PFMEA, PPAP documentation, APQP participation, and ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 standards, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to