Quality Engineer

Sterling Engineering; Lake Geneva (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Engineering seeks a hands-on Quality Engineer with automotive manufacturing experience and a strong IATF 16949 background. You will work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Engineering, Suppliers, and Customers to resolve issues, drive continuous improvement, and strengthen the Quality Management System.

The role emphasizes root cause analysis, APQP/PPAP involvement, and data-driven problem solving to reduce scrap and boost process capability in a precision manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Automotive manufacturing experience – REQUIRED.
• IATF 16949 experience – REQUIRED.
• Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, and MSA.
• Experience with corrective action and root cause analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and improve the Quality Management System in accordance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Support APQP and PPAP activities.
• Utilize quality core tools including PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA.
• Investigate customer complaints, nonconformances, and process issues.
• Analyze quality data and identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support internal, customer, and supplier audits.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation and procedures.
• Partner with Production and Engineering to reduce scrap, improve processes, and prevent recurring quality issues.

Skills

Automotive manufacturing

IATF 16949

Quality engineering

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

SPC

MSA

Root cause analysis

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

Control Plans

SPC

MSA

PFMEA

APQP

Job description

Quality Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing

Are you a Quality Engineer with automotive manufacturing experience and a strong understanding of IATF 16949? This could be a great opportunity to join an established precision manufacturer supporting automotive and other highly regulated industries.

This is a hands-on Quality Engineering role where you'll work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Suppliers, and Customers to solve quality issues, improve processes, and drive continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Support and improve the Quality Management System in accordance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement
• Support APQP and PPAP activities
• Utilize quality core tools including PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and MSA
• Investigate customer complaints, nonconformances, and process issues
• Analyze quality data and identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Support internal, customer, and supplier audits
• Develop and maintain quality documentation and procedures
• Partner with Production and Engineering to reduce scrap, improve processes, and prevent recurring quality issues

What We're Looking For

• Automotive manufacturing experience – REQUIRED
• IATF 16949 experience – REQUIRED
• Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, and MSA
• Experience with corrective action and root cause analysis
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field preferred

Why This Opportunity?

Work with automotive customers and IATF 16949 quality systems

Hands-on role with Engineering, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Customers

Opportunity to make a direct impact on quality and process improvement

If you’re a Quality Engineer who knows automotive quality and IATF 16949, let’s talk!