Quality Engineer

Lever, Inc.; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Prescription

Vision

401K + Company match

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Education Assistance

Flex Spending

Employee Assistance Programs

12 Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Job summary

TAC Manufacturing, Inc. in Jackson, MI, is seeking a Lead APQP professional to drive advanced planning for new automotive product introductions.

You will coordinate PPAP submissions and launch readiness, partnering with engineering, suppliers, and customers to define and validate quality requirements during development and launch phases. The role requires DFMEA/PFMEA execution, robust Control Plans, MSA/Gage R&R, and GD&T proficiency to ensure dimensional accuracy and process capability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in automotive product launch quality.
• Experience with AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
• Familiarity with CMM programming, DOE, and statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab).
• Strong communication, project management, and customer-facing skills.
• Prior experience supporting zero-defect launches in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new product introductions.
• Manage PPAP submissions and launch readiness documentation for new tooling and components.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, suppliers, and customers to define quality requirements.
• Conduct DFMEA/PFMEA and develop robust Control Plans for launch programs.
• Perform MSA and Gage R&R to ensure inspection reliability.
• Lead dimensional tooling reviews and support validation of stamping, injection molding, and die casting processes.
• Utilize GD&T and interpret engineering drawings to support launch quality activities.
• Drive launch containment plans, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for non-conformances.
• Develop and implement inspection criteria, work instructions, and quality check procedures.
• Report program status, risks, and countermeasures to executive leadership and customers.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel (pivot tables), and Gantt charts for tracking.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

MSA

SPC

GD&T

DFMEA

PFMEA

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Customer-facing communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

CMM programming

DOE

Minitab

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new product introductions, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and internal standards.

• Manage Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions and launch readiness documentation for new tooling and components.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, suppliers, and customers to define and validate quality requirements during product development and launch phases.
• Conduct Design and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA) and develop robust Control Plans for launch programs.
• Perform Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Gage R&R to ensure inspection reliability and repeatability.
• Lead dimensional tooling reviews, provide feedback for tooling improvements, and support validation of stamping, injection molding, and die casting processes.
• Utilize Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and interpret engineering drawings to support launch quality activities.
• Drive launch containment plans, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for internal and supplier non-conformances.
• Develop and implement inspection criteria, work instructions, and quality check procedures for new product builds.
• Report program status, risks, and countermeasures to executive leadership and customers.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel (pivot tables), and Gantt charts for project tracking and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in automotive product launch quality.
• Experience with AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
• Familiarity with CMM programming, DOE, and statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab).
• Strong communication, project management, and customer-facing skills.
• Prior experience supporting zero-defect launches in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Prescription
• Vision
• 401K + Company match
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Education Assistance
• Flex Spending
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a Japanese owned automotive parts supplier, serving the Japanese Transplants (Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, etc.) as well as the domestic OEMs (Ford and GM). Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan.

TACwas founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at ourJackson, MIlocation.

We manufacture security and safety-related products:shift levers, shift-by-wire, steering wheels, exterior mirrors, steering column locks,key cylinders, mechanical and remote keys, and more.

Shift your career into drive and help TAC Manufacturingmake the driving experience an intuitive connection between the human body and the vehicle.

TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.