Quality Engineer - Automotive NVH & Gasket Systems

Wolverine Advanced Materials; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Wolverine Advanced Materials is seeking a Quality Engineer for our Blacksburg, VA plant. The role focuses on developing and maintaining quality systems, mentoring quality lab staff, and driving data‑driven improvements across the manufacturing process.

You will lead PPAP activities, perform root cause analysis, and support APQP/PPAP activities while ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 and customer requirements. This position requires strong analytic skills and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Experience in Quality Engineering; metallurgical background a plus but not required.
• Strong knowledge of problem‑solving and statistical tools (DOE, FMEA, Six Sigma, IATF 16949 auditing).
• ASQ certification (CQE, CQM, or SSBB) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare PPAP documentation including PFMEA, control charts, capability studies, dimensional data and certifications.
• Collect and analyze statistical data on process performance and report areas for improvement.
• Lead root cause analysis and use tools like 5 Whys, 8D, and Fishbone to resolve and prevent recurrence.
• Review specifications and customer requirements to develop inspection procedures.
• Support monthly reporting and provide quality reports to the organization.
• Act as Quality Manager or Department Head in the absence of the manager.
• Support IATF 16949 Quality Management System audits (internal and external).
• Monitor incoming quality and provide direction on inspection and disposition of incoming product.
• Design part‑specific gauges/fixtures and participate in APQP.
• Support calibration and measurement systems (MSA) and staff training.
• Supervise and mentor Quality Lab and Auditing personnel.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

DOE

FMEA

Six Sigma

IATF 16949 auditing

Control Plans

Corrective Action Reporting

MSA/Gage R&R

APQP

PPAP

Lean methodologies

Layered Process Audits (LPA)

Job description

Wolverine Advanced Materials is seeking a Quality Engineer for our Blacksburg, VA plant. The role focuses on developing and maintaining quality systems, mentoring quality lab staff, and driving data‑driven improvements across the manufacturing process.

You will lead PPAP activities, perform root cause analysis, and support APQP/PPAP activities while ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 and customer requirements. This position requires strong analytic skills and travel as needed.