Quality Engineer

AMBE Engineering LLC; Water Valley (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Water Valley is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support production operations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and over 5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing, focusing on IATF 16949 standards. This role involves product development support, problem-solving leadership, and quality process maintenance to achieve zero-defect performance. Strong knowledge of continuous improvement techniques is essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in automotive manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC.

Responsibilities

• Support new product development and launches using APQP, PPAP, FMEA.
• Lead structured problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Develop and maintain process controls and quality documentation.
• Monitor quality performance metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide quality support to production and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Analytical skills

Knowledge of IATF 16949

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Water Valley, United States | Posted on 01/21/2026

The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting assigned production operations to ensure the integrity of components and finished products. This role drives continuous quality improvement initiatives with the objective of achieving zero-defect performance, supports new product development and launch activities, and leads problem-solving and process improvement efforts to protect and enhance product quality.

• Support new product development, launches, and product/process changes using APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and Change Management systems.
  
• Lead or support structured problem solving (8D, 5-Why), containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
  
• Develop, implement, and maintain process controls, inspection methods, capability studies, and quality documentation in compliance with IATF 16949 and customer requirements.
  
• Monitor quality performance metrics and drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and mistake-proofing initiatives.
  
• Provide day-to-day quality support to production and cross-functional teams; supervise Quality Technicians as assigned.
  
• Support supplier quality activities and interface with customers as required.
  

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field.

5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in automotive manufacturing.

Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and Lean manufacturing.

Proven problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.