Quality Engineer - Automotive CI & Process Improvement

Rausch-&-Pausch-; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Primary & Secondary medical coverage

Supplemental Insurance coverage

401-K with company match

Paid time off

11 Paid Holidays per year

Potential Bonus opportunities

Company paid benefits: Vision, Life, &

Disability coverage

Job summary

Rausch & Pausch LP (RAPA) in Auburn, AL seeks a Quality Engineer with manufacturing experience, preferably automotive, to sustain IATF 16949 and lead continuous improvement. The role requires cross-functional collaboration and data-driven problem solving to improve product quality and processes.

You will work closely with teams to deploy APQP, SPC, FMEA, MSA and related quality tools, travel as needed, and contribute to customer and audit activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with mechanical aptitude.
• Experience with IATF 16949.
• Spreadsheet tools for quality/data analysis.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot problems.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally at least annually.

Responsibilities

• Sustain management systems to ensure IATF 16949 compliance.
• Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilize lean manufacturing, 8D problem solving, PFMEA and policy deployment.
• Facilitate cross-functional problem-solving to determine root cause.
• Manage preventive and corrective actions and track results.
• Collect, analyze data and report metrics to drive action plans.
• Audit for effectiveness and serve as site rep with customers/auditors.
• Assist in document control and internal audits.

Skills

Problem solving

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

SPC

FMEA

MSA

APQP

Job description

Rausch & Pausch LP (RAPA) in Auburn, AL seeks a Quality Engineer with manufacturing experience, preferably automotive, to sustain IATF 16949 and lead continuous improvement. The role requires cross-functional collaboration and data-driven problem solving to improve product quality and processes.

You will work closely with teams to deploy APQP, SPC, FMEA, MSA and related quality tools, travel as needed, and contribute to customer and audit activities.