Quality Engineer

LHH; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturing firm near South Bend, IN is seeking a Quality Engineer for a permanent role. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and a minimum of 3 years of quality engineering experience, preferably in the automotive industry. Responsibilities include upholding ISO standards, conducting root-cause analyses, and collaborating with suppliers. The salary ranges from $85,000 to $95,000 with additional benefits such as medical insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of quality engineering experience in automotive or heavy manufacturing.
• Experience upholding ISO quality standards and leading inspections.
• Strong communication skills with suppliers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Uphold ISO, quality, and regulatory standards.
• Create, maintain, and update quality engineering protocols.
• Conduct root-cause analyses for non-conformance issues.
• Monitor and improve KPIs for manufacturing quality.

Skills

ISO quality standards

Attention to detail

Root-cause analysis

Communication with suppliers

Process improvements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

This is a direct‑hire, permanent Quality Engineer position with a leading automotive manufacturing client located near South Bend, IN. The salary is $85,000–$95,000 per year plus bonus, and the role includes medical insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with company match, and other benefits.

Responsibilities

• Uphold ISO, quality, and regulatory standards for production, quality assurance, and supplier quality.
• Create, maintain, and update quality engineering protocols and audit tracking systems.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis to eliminate recurrence of non‑conformance issues.
• Monitor, communicate, and improve KPIs such as cost reduction, DPPM, and waste.
• Report errors and activities within the quality management system.
• Recommend process improvements for manufacturing and quality processes.
• Coordinate with new product development teams to update blueprints, designs, drawings, and schematics for compliance and simplification.
• Participate in quality audits, projects, and special assignments.
• Assist in investigating customer complaints to ensure timely, accurate resolution.
• Help the Engineering Manager and the Quality Team develop and execute improvement plans.
• Ensure adherence to company quality, health, and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (highly preferred).
• Minimum 3+ years of quality engineering experience in automotive or other heavy manufacturing industry.
• 3+ years of experience upholding ISO quality standards and leading inspections and auditing in a manufacturing facility.
• Experience collaborating and communicating directly with suppliers and customers.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and inspection requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Self‑motivated and proactive.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Other benefits as indicated by company policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled