Quality Engineer - Automotive Manufacturing

Summit Polymers; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Polymers is seeking an Engineer, Quality (Manufacturing) to lead quality assurance activities across new product development, internal systems, and customer product quality support. The role emphasizes PPAP, DFMEA/GD&T interpretation, and robust problem solving in a high‑volume manufacturing setting.

The position requires a engineering degree, automotive QA experience, and collaboration with internal teams and external customers to ensure compliance, continuous improvement, and on-time

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science field.
• 3–5 years of automotive quality experience required.
• ASQC CQE certification a plus.
• Experience as internal auditor for IATF16949 / ISO 9001 a plus.
• Willingness to complete post‑hire training.

Responsibilities

• Performs quality function assignments during Design Input/Output to ensure quality tools are used.
• Develops PFMEA, Process Flow/Control Plan, Quality Inspection Standards, First/Last Piece Instructions, Receiving/ Dock/ Launch instructions.
• Ensures compliance with applicable statutes and regulatory requirements.
• Interprets drawings (GD&T, DV/PV testing) and communicates requirements.
• Uses MSA to qualify gauges and metrology equipment; applies statistical analysis (P and CPK).
• Supports supplier quality with PPAPs and supplier audits; manages AAR process and color tolerance activities.
• Assembles PPAP information pre-launch and for post-launch changes; maintains customer web apps.
• Provides launch support, training, and on-site quality liaison support at customer facilities.
• Leads and supports practical problem solving to root cause and corrective actions.

Skills

Quality engineering

APQP/PPAP

Statistical analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Auditing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

3–5 years automotive quality experience

ASQC CQE certification (preferred)

Internal Auditor for IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 (plus)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Minitab

Customer portals / portals

Job description

Summit Polymers is seeking an Engineer, Quality (Manufacturing) to lead quality assurance activities across new product development, internal systems, and customer product quality support. The role emphasizes PPAP, DFMEA/GD&T interpretation, and robust problem solving in a high‑volume manufacturing setting.

The position requires a engineering degree, automotive QA experience, and collaboration with internal teams and external customers to ensure compliance, continuous improvement, and on-time