Quality Engineer (Automotive Manufacturing)

Australia-Employment; Alcalde (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid health plan for employees

Very generous PTO

Dental and Vision

FSA/HSA

Small team autonomy

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Quality Engineer in Kentucky for an on-site permanent role with a leading automotive manufacturer. You will drive quality across manufacturing, lead RCAs, support APQP, and mentor inspection staff while collaborating with engineering and production to reduce defects.

The position emphasizes strong core tool knowledge, face-to-face supplier/customer interactions, and adherence to rigorous automotive quality standards in a dynamic plant environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Automotive Quality Engineering experience.
• Experience within automotive manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and other Automotive Core Tools.
• Experience working directly with customers and suppliers.
• Ability to interpret blueprints and GD&T.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support customer and supplier quality activities throughout the manufacturing process.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis using methodologies such as 8D, Fishbone, and 5 Why.
• Complete PPAPs, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and other Automotive Core Tools documentation.
• Monitor Statistical Process Control (SPC) and process capability.
• Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Perform mechanical inspections utilizing CMMs, optical comparators, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Conduct supplier audits and support customer scorecards.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production to improve manufacturing quality and reduce defects.
• Support new product launches and APQP activities.
• Help mentor Quality Inspectors and Technicians while serving a technical resource across the plant.

Skills

PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plans

SPC

GD&T

Root Cause Analysis

Customer & Supplier Interaction

Quality Engineering

Tools

CMM

Optical Comparator

Job description

Quality Engineer (Automotive Manufacturing)

$80000 - $105000 per year | Russell Springs, KY | On-site | Permanent

Excellent opportunity to join a leading automotive manufacturer // 1st shift!

A bit about us:

Our client is a well-established automotive manufacturer that produces precision rubber and plastic components supplied to major automotive OEMs across North America. They are seeking a Quality Engineer to join their growing team and play a critical role in maintaining world-class quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.

This is a highly visible position that works closely with Production, Engineering, Customers, and Suppliers to ensure products consistently meet customer expectations while driving continuous quality improvements. The ideal candidate enjoys solving manufacturing quality issues, working directly with customers, and implementing long-term corrective actions rather than simply reacting to problems.

Why join us?

• Competitive Base Salary
• Company paid health plan for employees
• Very generous PTO
• Dental and Vision, FSA, HSA
• Small team, autonomy
• Many more great perks!

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Support customer and supplier quality activities throughout the manufacturing process.
• Lead Root Cause Analysis using methodologies such as 8D, Fishbone, and 5 Why.
• Complete PPAPs, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and other Automotive Core Tools documentation.
• Monitor Statistical Process Control (SPC) and process capability.
• Interpret engineering drawings and GD&T requirements.
• Perform mechanical inspections utilizing CMMs, optical comparators, gauges, and other precision measuring equipment.
• Conduct supplier audits and support customer scorecards.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Production to improve manufacturing quality and reduce defects.
• Support new product launches and APQP activities.
• Help mentor Quality Inspectors and Technicians while serving a technical resource across the plant.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Automotive Quality Engineering experience
• Experience within automotive manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and other Automotive Core Tools
• Experience working directly with customers and suppliers
• Ability to interpret blueprints and GD&T
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Preferred Experience

• Plastic or rubber manufacturing
• Injection molding
• Automotive sealing systems
• CMM and Optical Comparator experience
• IATF 16949
• ASTM Standards
• APQP
• Supplier Quality
• Statistical analysis and capability studies

This is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to make a measurable impact within a growing automotive manufacturing organization that values quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

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