Quality Engineer

Precise Recruiting Solution; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Precise Recruiting Solution seeks an Automotive Quality Engineer to oversee quality control systems for a confidential automotive supplier in North Carolina. You will ensure IATF 16949 compliance, lead root-cause analyses, and manage PPAP submissions to deliver zero-defect output for global clients.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Industrial, or Metallurgical Engineering and 3+ years in Tier-1/Tier-2 manufacturing, with strong Core Tools knowledge (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Metallurgical Engineering (or equivalent manufacturing experience).
• Experience: 3+ years in quality engineering within a Tier-1 or Tier-2 automotive manufacturing environment.
• Core Tools: Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Technical: Familiarity with high-volume precision manufacturing such as cold-heading, metal stamping, or industrial fastener production.

Responsibilities

• Lead PPAP & APQP management and assemble PPAP Level 3 packages.
• Drive root cause analyses and corrective actions using 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone diagrams.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation like PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, and Control Plans.
• Monitor SPC metrics and analyze CP/CPK on production lines (cold-forming, thread-rolling, heat-treatment).
• Liaise with suppliers and customers on quality issues and conduct periodic audits.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

SPC

MSA

IATF 16949

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Metallurgical Engineering

Job description

• Compensation: USD 70000 - USD 80000 - yearly

Company Description

**THIS IS A CONFIDENTIAL OPENING**

Trusted manufacturer of high-strength, engineered fasteners for the automotive industry. Utilizing world-class cold-forging techniques, we produce custom bolts, nuts, screws, and rivets engineered to withstand high-vibration and extreme-temperature environments. From traditional internal combustion engines to next-generation electric vehicles, we supply OEMs with zero-defect, traceable hardware designed for seamless automated assembly.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and data-driven Automotive Quality Engineer to oversee and elevate our manufacturing quality control systems. In this role, you will ensure our high-strength fasteners meet rigorous IATF 16949 and OEM-specific standards. You will bridge the gap between production and engineering, leading root-cause analyses, managing PPAP submissions, and ensuring a zero-defect (Zero-PPM) output for our global automotive clients.

Key Responsibilities

• PPAP & APQP Management: Lead the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process and orchestrate the compilation and submission of comprehensive Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) Level 3 packages.
• Root Cause Analysis & Corrective Actions: Drive problem-solving initiatives for internal and customer-reported defects using structured methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone diagrams).
• Quality Documentation: Develop, review, and maintain critical quality documentation, including Process Flow Diagrams, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and Control Plans.
• Statistical Process Control (SPC): Monitor and analyze manufacturing capabilities using SPC software, tracking CP/CPK metrics across our cold-forming, thread-rolling, and heat-treatment lines.
• Supplier & Customer Liaison: Act as the primary point of contact for technical customer quality complaints and conduct periodic audits of raw material suppliers and coating vendors.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Metallurgical Engineering (or equivalent manufacturing experience).
• Experience: 3+ years of quality engineering experience specifically within a Tier-1 or Tier-2 automotive manufacturing environment.
• Core Knowledge: Deep, demonstrable understanding of Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA) and IATF 16949 requirements.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with high-volume precision manufacturing, ideally cold-heading, metal stamping, or industrial fastener production.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.