Quality Engineer

Socket.dev; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Motus Integrated Technologies in Michigan seeks a Quality Engineer to join our manufacturing team. You will manage customer-specific Advanced Quality Planning requirements and collaborate with the Launch team to ensure timely deliverables and issue resolution.

You will lead APQP/PPAP activities, maintain documentation, support audits, and drive 8D problem solving. The role focuses on the first shift with some cross-shift support, and travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or related.
• 3+ years of experience in quality manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of automotive APQP tools (Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, PSOs).
• IATF certification preferred.
• Must read and interpret complex drawings and GD&T.
• Travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Manage all customer-specific Advanced Quality Planning requirements across launch.
• Collaborate with Launch team to ensure timely deliverables and issue resolution.
• Leverage best practices to meet quality and business objectives in new product development.
• Lead and manage quality systems within area of responsibility with customers, suppliers, and manufacturing staff.
• Lead APQP and PPAP activities for internal and external suppliers, including DFMEA, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
• Track supplier PPAP readiness and approve documentation.
• Maintain APQP documents and support corrective action processes with 8D reports.
• Support audits and promote safety in the facility.
• Manage gaging, fixture design, build and prove-out (Gage R/R).
• Oversee product audits, First Piece Inspection and Mistake-Proof audits.
• Notify customers and CBs of quality or delivery issues per CSR requirements.
• Role primarily first shift with support across other shifts.

Skills

Quality manufacturing

APQP knowledge

Reading drawings & GD&T

Problem solving

Travel up to 10%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or related

Tools

APQP Tools (PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP)

IATF certification (preferred)

Job description

Position Title: Quality Engineer Reports to: Quality Manager

People First. Safety is the Foundation.

Join our innovative manufacturing team where precision and quality come together to drive industry-leading production and continuous improvement. At Motus, we’re revolutionizing the manufacturing industry and seeking a passionate, forward-thinking Quality Engineer to help us make an impact and drive this position to new heights.

A successful candidate will be high-energy, driven, resourceful and a problem solver.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all customer-specific Advanced Quality Planning requirements, utilizing all applicable customer and internal specific systems throughout launch
• Work with Motus Launch team to ensure that all launch deliverables are completed on time and critical issues are identified and resolved timely
• Leverage resources, best practices, and experience to ensure that quality and business objectives are achieved in new product development
• Responsible for leading, developing, managing and executing all quality systems required within their area of responsibility. This includes working with customers, suppliers (external and internal), Launch personnel, and Manufacturing staff
• Lead APQP and PPAP activities for both internal and external suppliers – including DFMEA, PFMEA, and Control Plans & Track Supplier PPAP readiness and approval of same
• Maintenance of APQP documentation and support of the corrective action process are primary tasks. This includes preparation and submission of customer required documentation and construction of 8D problem-solving responses
• Supporting in certification audits and promoting safety in the manufacturing facility
• Manage Gaging needs and Fixture design, on-time build and prove-out (passing Gage R/R)
• Managing Product Audits, First Piece Inspection and Mistake -Proof Audits, ensuring passing results
• Responsibility for customer notifications related to quality or delivery issues, including notifying its CB on special quality status per customer specific requirements (CSR)
• The position is primarily first shift, but includes support of other shifts

MINIMUM SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science or related
• 3+ years of experience in quality manufacturing
• Working knowledge of automotive industry APQP tools (Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, PSOs, etc.)
• IATF certification preferred
• Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and have a good understanding of geometrical dimensioning and tolerance
• Must be able to generate, follow and explain detailed proposals and operating procedures (i.e. assembly instructions, inspection procedures, capital proposals)
• Travel required up to 10%

Who We Are

Motus Integrated Technologies is a dynamic, half-billion-dollar global leader in manufacturing high-quality headliners and interior trim solution products for the automotive industry. Headquartered in Holland, Michigan, Motus operates advanced manufacturing facilities across North America (U.S. and Mexico) and maintains a global presence with 5 locations. Motus is part of the Atlas Holdings portfolio, an industrial holding company based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Motus offers a vibrant working environment where innovation and forward-thinking are at the forefront of what we do. If you are eager to contribute to our legacy and drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you. Motus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that Motus is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to a Motus Team Member by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between Motus and said third-party agency, will become sole property of Motus. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.