Quality Engineer - APQP/PPAP & Customer Quality Lead

TRAK Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TRAK Group in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a quality engineering professional to drive product and process excellence across customer interfaces and internal teams.

You will lead problem solving (8D, 5 Why), participate in APQP/PPAP, manage PFMEA, MSA and Control Plans, and ensure PPAP submissions meet customer approvals. The role requires ISO 9001/IATF16949 knowledge and strong data analysis using Minitab.

Qualifications

• Experience interfacing with customers to drive improvements.
• Proven ability to investigate quality problems and apply root cause analysis.
• Familiar with ISO 9001 or IATF16949 standards.
• Knowledge of Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, Control Plans).
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills in a manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead 8D problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Manage quality activities during launches of new programs (APQP/PEP).
• Submit PPAP packages and deliver associated quality deliverables.
• Conduct internal audits and disposition of nonconforming product.
• Interface with customers to resolve quality issues and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Customer interface

8D problem solving

5 Why

Six Sigma

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

MSA

IATF16949

ISO 9001

Core Tools

Minitab

Infinity

MS Office

Root Cause Analysis

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Minitab

Infinity

MS Office

Job description

TRAK Group in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a quality engineering professional to drive product and process excellence across customer interfaces and internal teams.

You will lead problem solving (8D, 5 Why), participate in APQP/PPAP, manage PFMEA, MSA and Control Plans, and ensure PPAP submissions meet customer approvals. The role requires ISO 9001/IATF16949 knowledge and strong data analysis using Minitab.