Quality Engineer

Diversified Recruitment Services, LLC; Michigan; On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Diversified Recruitment Services, LLC is seeking a Quality Engineer to support daily quality operations in a fast-paced Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment in Michigan. You will drive continuous improvement, resolve quality issues, and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and customer standards.

Responsibilities include developing PPAPs and control plans, conducting root cause analysis with 8D, and supporting APQP activities for customer product launches.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Quality Engineering experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Knowledge of PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and 8D.
• Experience with IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; Associate degree with relevant automotive experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support daily quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.
• Develop and maintain PPAPs, Control Plans, PFMEAs, inspection plans, and containment plans.
• Perform root cause analysis and lead corrective/preventive actions using 8D methodology.
• Conduct capability studies, SPC analysis, and quality audits.
• Serve as the primary quality contact for assigned customers.
• Support APQP activities and customer product launches.
• Investigate customer returns and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Maintain compliance with IATF 16949, customer requirements, and internal quality standards.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to improve quality and process performance.

Skills

Quality engineering

PPAP

APQP

PFMEA

Control plans

SPC

MSA

8D

IATF 16949

Engineering drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Associate degree with automotive experience considered

Job description

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support daily quality operations in a fast-paced Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for driving continuous improvement, resolving quality issues, supporting customer requirements, and ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific standards.

Responsibilities:

• Support daily quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.
• Develop and maintain PPAPs, Control Plans, PFMEAs, inspection plans, and containment plans.
• Perform root cause analysis and lead corrective/preventive actions using 8D methodology.
• Conduct capability studies, SPC analysis, and quality audits.
• Serve as the primary quality contact for assigned customers.
• Support APQP activities and customer product launches.
• Investigate customer returns and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Maintain compliance with IATF 16949, customer requirements, and internal quality standards.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to improve quality and process performance.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of Quality Engineering experience in automotive manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and 8D
• Experience with IATF 16949 quality systems
• Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
• Bachelor's degree preferred; Associate degree with relevant automotive experience will be considered