Quality Engineer

Martinrea; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Martinrea International Inc. in Michigan is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead APQP activities, drive GD&T proficiency, and ensure PPAP readiness across automotive programs.

The role emphasizes strong root-cause analysis, SPC data analysis, and capability studies to uphold the company’s stringent quality standards. The candidate will coordinate with cross-functional teams, review nonconformances, and support continuous improvement initiatives for critical characteristics, with an emphasis on

Qualifications

• Experience launching new products and programs.
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
• Advanced in GD&T and blueprint reading based on OEM.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Capable of reading CMM reports.
• Familiar with ISO 9001 / IATF / ISO14001 quality and environmental management standards an asset
• Automotive experience required
• Product and process knowledge of suspension, structural - BIW, Class A, etc
• New program launch required

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot root cause analysis and SPC data analysis
• Lead APQP activities and ensure documentation up to date
• Conduct capability studies and R&R analyses
• Coordinate PPAP submissions within target timelines
• Review nonconforming products and recommend dispositions
• Support continuous improvement for critical characteristics
• Notify customers of potential issues and propose resolutions
• Ensure successful project completion by resolving design, safety, and coordination issues
• Coordinate cross‑department activities to complete projects

Skills

APQP

GD&T

Root cause analysis

SPC

PPAP

Quality documentation

CMM reading

IATF 16949

Automotive experience

Tools

CMM

Minitab

Job description

**This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.**

Responsibilities:

LARGE emphasis on Core Tools - MSA, APQP, GD & T requirement!

Responsible for trouble shooting root cause analysis and SPC data analysis

Participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) of assigned programs and ensuring all related documentations are up to date

Conduct capability studies and gauge R & R analysis

Creating quality documents in compliance with the company's quality system requirements

Participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) of assign programs

Coordinate and responsible for PPAP submissions within specified timeframe

To review and make recommendations for the disposition of non-conforming products

Assist in variability reduction, process improvement and continuous improvement related to critical characteristics

To notify internal and external customers of potential problems and make recommendations for resolutions

Responsible for the successful project completion via participating in the resolution of issues such as conflicting design requirements, safety concerns, unsuitability of standard material and difficult coordination requirements

Coordinates project activities with other department's personnel to facilitate participation of appropriate staff in project completion

Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process and quality system & initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any non-conformity, stop production if necessary to correct quality problems

Control further processing, delivery or installation of non-conforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected

Ensure good housekeeping for the department and that all areas responsible are tidy and organized at all times

Contribute to continuous improvement ideas and to encourage co-workers to do the same

Required Qualifications:

Experience with launching new products and programs

Excellent English Communication Skills (oral and written)

Advanced in GD&T, blue print reading based on OEM

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Capable of reading CMM reports

Familiar with ISO 9001 / IATF / ISO14001 quality and environmental management standards an asset

Automotive experience required

Product and process knowledge of suspension, structural - BIW, Class A, etc

New program launch required

Martinrea International Inc. is proud to provide employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please notify us if you are contacted for a job interview