Quality Engineer - Automotive APQP/PPAP & GD&T Expert

Martinrea; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Martinrea International Inc. in Michigan is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead APQP activities, drive GD&T proficiency, and ensure PPAP readiness across automotive programs.

The role emphasizes strong root-cause analysis, SPC data analysis, and capability studies to uphold the company’s stringent quality standards. The candidate will coordinate with cross-functional teams, review nonconformances, and support continuous improvement initiatives for critical characteristics, with an emphasis on

Qualifications

• Experience launching new products and programs.
• Excellent English communication skills (oral and written).
• Advanced in GD&T and blueprint reading based on OEM.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Capable of reading CMM reports.
• Familiar with ISO 9001 / IATF / ISO14001 quality and environmental management standards an asset
• Automotive experience required
• Product and process knowledge of suspension, structural - BIW, Class A, etc
• New program launch required

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot root cause analysis and SPC data analysis
• Lead APQP activities and ensure documentation up to date
• Conduct capability studies and R&R analyses
• Coordinate PPAP submissions within target timelines
• Review nonconforming products and recommend dispositions
• Support continuous improvement for critical characteristics
• Notify customers of potential issues and propose resolutions
• Ensure successful project completion by resolving design, safety, and coordination issues
• Coordinate cross‑department activities to complete projects

Skills

APQP

GD&T

Root cause analysis

SPC

PPAP

Quality documentation

CMM reading

IATF 16949

Automotive experience

Tools

CMM

Minitab

Job description

Martinrea International Inc. in Michigan is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead APQP activities, drive GD&T proficiency, and ensure PPAP readiness across automotive programs.

The role emphasizes strong root-cause analysis, SPC data analysis, and capability studies to uphold the company’s stringent quality standards. The candidate will coordinate with cross-functional teams, review nonconformances, and support continuous improvement initiatives for critical characteristics, with an emphasis on