Quality Engineer

Lumentis; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lumentis in Michigan seeks a Quality Engineer to join its automotive lighting team. You will lead quality initiatives, manage customer and supplier issues, and drive continuous improvement across design and production. The role requires CQE certification, a strong grasp of APQP, FMEA, and PPAP, plus hands-on experience with IATF 16949 and metrology.

Travel locally may be required. Work with manufacturing, engineering, and operations to ensure compliance and promote a robust quality culture in a

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required with CQE certification.
• 3+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA and PPAP.
• Familiar with control plans, process flows, root cause analysis.
• Proficient with IATF 16949, IMDS, QSI and OEM customer requirements.
• Knowledge of molding, coating, and assembly processes; metrology basics.

Responsibilities

• Manage internal and external quality issues from customers and suppliers.
• Review and update required documentation.
• Communicate with customers on product quality issues and OEM portals.
• Lead customer-related corrective actions and investigations.
• Ensure best practices across the design process.
• Conduct process audits and ensure proper paperwork and inspections.

Skills

Core Tools

APQP

FMEA

PPAP

Control Plans

Root Cause Analysis

Minitab

Dimensional Analysis

Documentation

Communication

Travel (local)

Education

Engineering Degree + CQE

Tools

IATF 16949

IMDS

QSI

OEM Requirements

Job description

Company Description

Lumentis is a global designer and manufacturer of advanced automotive lighting solutions that enhance both safety and vehicle brand identity. With decades of experience and a team of 2,800 employees worldwide, the company delivers headlamps, tail lamps, signal, and ambient lighting systems for leading automakers. Lumentis integrates optical engineering, electronics, and software to develop LED, adaptive, and dynamic lighting from concept through series production. Team members collaborate with major automotive brands on cutting-edge lighting technologies that shape the future of vehicle design and performance.

Role Description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring products and processes meet internal quality standards and customer, regulatory, and industry requirements.This role partners closely with manufacturing, engineering, and operations to drive continuous improvement, reduce defects, an support a strong quality culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all internal and external quality issues from both customers and supplier as assigned.
• Review and update required documentation.
• Communicate with customers on issues regarding Product Quality and navigate OEM portals.
• Participate in implementation and effectiveness of customer related corrective actions and aid in the investigation and response to customer complaints regarding Product Quality.
• Ensure Best Practices are followed throughout the Design Process.
• Conduct process audits to ensure accuracy of paperwork and inspection aids are present meeting the line process flow. (i.e. changes made from Engineering Changes, Corrective Actions or Process Changes)
• Ensure that the requirements of the Control Plan are being fulfilled. (i.e. Control methods are being followed as documented, equipment is monitored as per the Control Plan)
• Develop and obtain customer approved boundary samples and maintenance of the boundary samples throughout the production cycle.
• Support Training when necessary. (i.e. boundary samples, quality alerts, spc etc.)
• Responsible for scrap reduction initiatives as it relates to reduction in Risk Prior Numbers. (RPN) Support and drive as required.
• Participate in pre-launch programs with regards to design and specifications required.
• Timely closure of Engineering Changes Action Items.
• Responsible for Management of the containment activities internal and external.
• Assess manufacturing issues to ensure quality systems/error proofing is not compromised (process deviation)
• Review component drawings and understand the application requirements for each component. Understand all performance and engineering specifications applied to the parts.
• Maintain control of rejected parts in the plant Hold Area as per Nonconforming Material Process (NCM).
• Review Warranty returns, follow up communications with customers and provide analysis of data as required.
• Review and analysis of dimensional data from 1st piece layouts, gauge R&R and capability studies.

Qualifications

• Engineering Degree required with certification as an CQE
• 3 years’ minimum experience in a manufacturing environment required
• Possess/Develop a strong understanding of: Core Tools (APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA & PPAP), Control Plans, Process Flows, Root Cause Analysis/Practical Problem Solving.
• Proficient in and learning Business Operating Systems (i.e.IATF 16949, IMDS, QSI, OEM Customer Requirements)
• Knowledge of various processes (i.e. molding, coating, assembly etc.)
• Knowledge of basic concepts of design output, metrology and instrumentation

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Strong proficiency with Microsoft office; including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, minitab etc.
• Ability to efficiently work in a fast paced team environment.
• Proficient in dimensional systems and analysis.
• Effective communication (written & verbal) with various departments and with customer plant liaisons.
• Organization of documentation, records, time, priority setting and deadlines.
• Self-Motivated, ability to initiate and follow tasks through to completion.
• Able to travel locally and work flexible hours to accommodate supplier support.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, ancestry, place of origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process upon request.