Quality Engineer

Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions

Kansas City (MO)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer in Kansas City. This role involves leading new program launches and ensuring compliance with rigorous quality standards in the automotive sector. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-4 years in quality engineering, expertise in APQP and GD&T, and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary range of $80,000 to $110,000 annually and comes with benefits including medical and vision insurance, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

Minimum 3-4+ years of Quality Engineering experience within the Automotive industry.
Proven track record of successful New Program Launches (NPI).
Expert-level proficiency in APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, and FMEA.

Responsibilities

Lead the APQP process, ensuring milestones are met and documentation is ready for audit.
Conduct Root Cause Analysis to resolve manufacturing issues.
Develop quality documentation compliant with ISO standards.

Skills

Quality Engineering experience

New Program Launches

Core Tool Mastery (APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, FMEA)

GD&T interpretation

Knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 14001

Excellent English communication

Job description

Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions provided pay range

This range is provided by Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions

We are seeking a high-caliber Senior Quality Engineer with a mastery of Automotive Core Tools to lead new program launches. This role is critical in bridging the gap between design intent and manufacturing excellence. You will be the technical authority on GD&T, MSA, and APQP, ensuring that all products—from suspension components to structural BIW—meet rigorous OEM standards. The ideal candidate is a proactive problem‑solver who can stop a line when necessary but has the analytical skills to ensure it never has to get to that point.

Primary Responsibilities

Core Tools & APQP Leadership: Lead the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process for assigned programs, ensuring all milestones are met and documentation is audit‑ready. Execute flawless PPAP submissions, coordinating all necessary data within strict customer timeframes. Conduct exhaustive Capability Studies and Gauge R&R (MSA) analysis to validate measurement systems and process stability. Interpret complex CMM reports and translate data into actionable process adjustments.

Technical Analysis & Troubleshooting: Perform deep‑dive Root Cause Analysis using disciplined methodologies (8D, 5‑Why, Fishbone) to resolve chronic manufacturing issues. Utilize SPC data analysis to monitor process behavior and lead variability reduction initiatives. Serve as the subject matter expert for GD&T and blueprint reading, ensuring design requirements are understood and met by the production team.

Quality Compliance & Control: Develop and maintain quality documentation in strict compliance with ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 / ISO 14001 standards. Review and determine the disposition of non‑conforming products, ensuring zero‑defect outflow to customers. Exercise the authority to stop production to correct quality issues and control further processing of non‑conforming material until the deficiency is resolved.

Project Coordination & Communication: Collaborate cross‑functionally to resolve conflicting design requirements, safety concerns, or material unsuitability. Act as the primary quality liaison, notifying internal and external customers of potential risks and proposing data‑backed resolutions. Drive a culture of Continuous Improvement, contributing ideas for efficiency and encouraging team‑wide participation in Kaizen events.

Required Qualifications & Technical Skills

Experience: Minimum 3-4+ years of Quality Engineering experience within the Automotive industry.
Launch Expertise: Proven track record of successful New Program Launches (NPI).
Core Tool Mastery: Expert‑level proficiency in APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, and FMEA.
GD&T Expert: Advanced ability to interpret blueprints and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing based on specific OEM standards.
Standards: Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 management systems.
Communication: Excellent English communication skills (oral and written) with the ability to influence cross‑functional stakeholders.
Reduction in PPM (Parts Per Million) defects for new launches.
Accuracy and timeliness of APQP documentation.

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