Quality Engineer

MedTeam Staffing; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MedTeam Staffing seeks a Quality Engineer to support quality functions and verify design documentation aligns with customer requirements. You will apply AIAG tools to resolve quality concerns and manage both internal and external quality issues.

The role emphasizes supplier and customer quality management, continuous improvement, and adherence to IATF 16949 and APQP processes. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; BS or BA in a related field.
• Recent automotive industry experience required.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 quality systems.
• Experience with APQP and quality planning.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform quality reviews and audits of design documentation.
• Utilize AIAG tools (APQP, PFMEA, PPAP, SPC, MSA) to resolve quality concerns.
• Lead supplier quality interface and manage quality holds.
• Drive continuous improvement and corrective actions (8D, 5Why).
• Oversee PPAP status and customer product specifications.
• Audit and improve internal and external quality systems.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Exceptional communications skills

Excellent problem solving skills

Experience in Lean Manufacturing

Proven technical skills in product and

Experience in Program launch

Education

Bachelor's degree (BS or BA)

Recent automotive industry experience

Tools

IATF 16949 Quality Systems

APQP system

Job description

QUALITY ENGINEER

The Quality Engineer will provide support in carrying out Quality Functions to meet customer requirements. They will perform quality engineering reviews/audits of design documentation for compliance with stated requirements, including vendor quality manuals and company quality records.

Plant Quality Engineer Responsibilities:

• Utilise core AIAG quality tools (Control Plan, PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC) to resolve quality concerns.
• Manage Internal and External quality concerns, Fast Track Response, and pareto analysis of defects, etc.
• Act as customer support and investigate customer complaints.
• Assists with continuous improvement activities, such as S.P.C. and capability studies.
• Assists with IATF 16949 activities.
• Manage/interface customer quality system.
• Address supplier quality issues and manage Quality hold area.
• Create and maintain approved PPAP status with all Customers.
• Reviews and decides the disposition of products placed on hold.
• Organizes necessary rework/sorting operations.
• Assists with resolving internal and external quality problems and with implementation of corrective actions.
• Creates, reviews, and updates job books, to ensure proper documentation to set standards and customer product specifications.
• Utilize quality problem solving techniques such as 8D, 5Why, etc.
• Handle Customer and Supplier concerns in appropriate manner.
• Randomly audits problematic jobs and focuses on improvement by working with Manufacturing Team Leaders / Managers.
• Performs audits to support plant function.
• Supervise/manage vendor quality control, and certification of measuring equipment.
• Follows safety regulations and enforces compliance with company safety rules and regulations.

Education / Skills:

• Bachelor's degree (BS or BA) is required.
• Must have recent experience in Automotive Industry.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 Quality Systems.
• Experience with the APQP system.
• Exceptional communications skills.
• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques.
• Proven technical skills on product and process.
• Experience in Program launch with an automotive manufacturing plant.