Quality Engineer

Software Placement Group, SPG; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Software Placement Group (SPG) is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure plastic injection molded parts meet customer, internal, and regulatory requirements. You will support production, engineering, and suppliers while collaborating with OEMs and Tier 1 customers.

The role emphasizes IATF 16949 compliance, PPAP, and root cause analysis using 8D/5-Why methodologies in a fast-paced automotive plastics environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent 5 years of experience).
• 2–5 years of Quality Engineering experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of plastic injection molding processes.
• Experience with SPC, PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP, and PPAP.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis methodologies (8D, 5-Why).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality systems for assigned projects.
• Lead and/or participate in SPC implementation and discipline.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and customer requirements.
• Support audits and corrective action responses with customers and suppliers.
• Maintain adherence to Control Plans, PFMEA, and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Support manufacturing operations for plastic injection molding processes.

Skills

SPC

PFMEA

APQP

PPAP

Root cause analysis

DOE

GD&T

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Location: Kansas City, MO | Schedule: Full-time, on-site (day shift with occasional off-shift, weekend, or extended hours)

Overview

Our client is an established manufacturer with a long operating history in plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry with full-service support ranging from black box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPEs, TPOs, and specialized extrusion and compression technologies. They are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to ensure plastic injection molded components meet all customer, internal, and regulatory requirements, supporting production, engineering, and suppliers while working directly with OEMs and Tier 1 customers.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain quality systems for assigned projects
• Lead and/or participate in implementation and discipline of SPC
• Maintain and support compliance with IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, and internal procedures
• Participate in internal, customer, and third-party audits, supporting corrective action responses
• Ensure adherence to Control Plans, PFMEA, and Process Flow Diagrams
• Support daily manufacturing operations for plastic injection molding processes
• Analyze nonconforming material and implement containment actions
• Monitor SPC data and identify trends affecting product quality
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Maintenance on process improvements
• Lead and support APQP activities for new and existing programs
• Prepare and submit PPAP documentation to customers
• Ensure dimensional layouts, material certifications, and capability studies meet requirements
• Lead structured problem solving using 8D, 5-Why, and Fishbone methodologies
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions
• Support scrap reduction, defect prevention, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Act as the primary quality contact for customer concerns and quality issues
• Manage customer complaints, scorecards, and corrective action responses
• Support supplier quality activities, including supplier corrective actions and audits
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, work instructions, and inspection standards
• Track quality KPIs such as PPM, scrap, rework, and customer complaints
• Prepare reports and presentations for management and customers
• Provide statistical support including DOE for product and process
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent 5 years of experience)
• Minimum 2-5 years of Quality Engineering experience in automotive manufacturing
• Strong working knowledge of plastic injection molding processes
• Experience with SPC, PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP, and PPAP
• Proficiency with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must have experience and/or training in Statistical Process Control, QSB, and LPAs
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, with frequent walking and sitting and occasional standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Ability to work in an automotive plastic injection molding manufacturing environment, including exposure to noise, moving machinery, forklifts, temperature variations, plastic resins, and production chemicals
• Required to wear appropriate PPE such as safety glasses and a reflective green quality vest
• Occasional travel to customer or supplier locations for audits, launches, or issue resolution

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in automotive plastics injection molding environments preferred
• Customer interface experience with OEMs and/or Tier 1 suppliers
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar certification preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Job promotional opportunities and more

Why this role

This position offers the chance to be the primary quality contact for OEM and Tier 1 customer relationships, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment with a comprehensive benefits package.