Quality Engineer - APQP Lead, Automotive, 1st Shift

Midway Products Group, INC; Hudson (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudson Industries is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure quality procedures align with MOS and APQP. The role involves instructing Quality Associates and production managers, coordinating problem solving, and driving continuous improvement across the line.

You will lead APQP activities, manage control plans and FMEA, and support new part introductions while ensuring safety and quality standards are upheld every day.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in engineering or business or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of advanced quality planning disciplines.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes and environment.
• Four years minimum experience in a quality role in the automotive industry.
• ASQ Certification (CQM, CQE, or CQA) preferred.
• Computer literate with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Six Sigma Certification (green belt or higher) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Quality Manager in absence on production concerns.
• Facilitate problem solving; manage 8D reports and SPC analysis as needed.
• Coordinate with plant, engineering, customers, suppliers on new part introductions; APQP core team member.
• Write/update control plans, FMEA, inspection sheets, and reports; track samples.
• Coordinate prototype documents, tagging, and shipment.
• Conduct new employee quality orientation as needed.
• Has authority to stop production operations for quality or safety issues.
• Treat all team members with respect and dignity.
• Assist with internal EMS auditing and other areas as directed.
• Perform other essential functions as assigned.

Skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Written/verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or business-related field

High School / GED (required)

Tools

Microsoft Office

GD&T

Gage R&R

Job description

Hudson Industries is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure quality procedures align with MOS and APQP. The role involves instructing Quality Associates and production managers, coordinating problem solving, and driving continuous improvement across the line.

You will lead APQP activities, manage control plans and FMEA, and support new part introductions while ensuring safety and quality standards are upheld every day.