Quality Engineer - Automotive

KYYBA Inc; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Term life

Voluntary life and disabilityInsurance

Optional Pre‑paid legal plan

Optional Identity theft plan

Optional Medical and dependent FSA

Opportunity for advancement

Long‑term assignment with opportunity

Job summary

Kyyba is seeking a Quality / Manufacturing Engineer to ensure supplier readiness and sustained performance. You will lead APQP/PPAP work, drive issue resolution, and act as the on-site technical lead to prevent production disruption.

A 3–5+ year background in interior automotive manufacturing is expected, with a bachelor’s degree in engineering. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, data-driven supplier analysis, and active participation in supplier development to meet program

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing, quality, or launch of interior commodity systems.
• Hands-on stamping, welding, and thermoforming experience in interior manufacturing.
• PPAP/APQP experience with quality systems.
• Strong problem solving and root cause analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional collaboration with internal client teams and supplier leadership to resolve open issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Serve as on-site technical lead for troubleshooting during critical supplier events.
• Ensure zero vehicle losses or production disruptions due to supplier issues and enforce quality standards including Q1.
• Drive early manufacturing feasibility assessments at supplier sites for launch readiness.
• Lead and support APQP and PPAP deliverables aligned with program timelines.
• Analyze supplier performance using data-driven metrics to support strategic sourcing decisions.
• Participate in supplier development initiatives to build long-term capability.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

Cross-functional collaboration

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

Job description

Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.

At Kyyba, the overall well‑being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.

Job Description

Position Description: Quality / Manufacturing Engineer - you will play a critical role in ensuring supplier manufacturing readiness and sustained performance. You will be responsible for implementing commodity‑specific business plans, ensuring supplier compliance with Client’s quality, delivery, capacity, and warranty standards. This position serves as the primary technical interface between client and its suppliers and is essential in supporting product launches, driving issue resolution, and ensuring zero disruption to vehicle production

Skills Required

APQP, PPAP. Implement commodity‑specific business plans to ensure suppliers exceed client’s expectations for launch readiness, quality, capacity, warranty, and on‑time delivery.

• Lead cross‑functional collaboration with internal client teams and supplier leadership to resolve open issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Serve as the principal on‑site technical lead for troubleshooting, emergency containment, and corrective action implementation during critical supplier events.
• Ensure zero vehicle losses or production disruptions due to supplier‑related issues. Monitor and enforce compliance with client’s quality and operational standards, including Q1 requirements.
• Drive early manufacturing feasibility assessments at supplier sites to ensure launch and production readiness.
• Lead and support execution of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) deliverables in alignment with program timelines.
• Analyze supplier performance using data‑driven metrics to support strategic sourcing decisions and future quality improvements.
• Participate in supplier development initiatives, helping build long‑term capability and alignment with client’s operational excellence goals.

Experience Required

3‑5+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing, advanced quality, process planning, implementation, or launch of Interior Commodity manufacturing systems such as Cross Car Beams, Carpets, NVH insulators, Heat Shields

• 3‑5+ years of hands‑on experience in Stamping, Welding, and Thermoforming processes as applied to Interior manufacturing, including:
  • Metal stamping of Cross Car Beam (CCB) structural components, brackets, and mounting/reinforcement panels
  • Resistance, spot, projection, and/or MIG welding of Cross Car Beam sub‑assemblies and structural joints
  • Thermoforming of automotive floor carpets, heat shields, acoustic insulators, and wheel arch liners
• Specific tooling/equipment experience should include one or more of the following:
  • Stamping: Progressive dies, transfer dies, single station dies, blanking/piercing tools, hydraulic and mechanical stamping presses, servo presses, die spotting and tryout equipment
  • Welding: Robotic resistance/spot welding cells, projection welding equipment, ultrasonic plastic welding, vibration welding, hot plate welding, laser welding systems, weld fixture/jig design
  • Thermoforming: Vacuum forming equipment, pressure forming presses, twin‑sheet thermoforming systems, forming molds/tooling, trim fixtures, IR/convection heating ovens
• Required experience within automotive Interior Commodities manufacturing, or direct experience with stamping, welding, and thermoforming processes in a related manufacturing environment
• Proven experience in PPAP, APQP, and quality systems, specifically as applied to stamped, welded, and thermoformed components
• Strong problem‑solving and root cause analysis skills, particularly related to stamping/welding/thermoforming process defects and tooling/equipment troubleshooting

Experience Preferred

Automotive industry experience.

• Working knowledge of Automotive systems and standards (e.g., Q1).
• Six Sigma or Lean Manufacturing certification.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional leadership skills.

Education Required

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field.

Location

Onsite Position and Dearborn MI

Contract Duration: Open Ended – Long Term

Pay range: $45 - $48

Disclaimer

Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”

It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665

Rewards

• 401k
• Term life
• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Optional Pre‑paid legal plan
• Optional Identity theft plan
• Optional Medical and dependent FSA
• Opportunity for advancement
• Long‑term assignment with opportunity for hire by client

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