Quality Engineer | IATF 16949

Michael Page; New Franklin (OH); On-site; USD 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

End of year cash bonus

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Health Savings Account

Job summary

A renowned manufacturing organization based in the U.S. seeks a Quality Engineer to enhance quality systems and ensure compliance with ISO standards. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and requires experience in quality methodologies. Key responsibilities include managing customer issue resolution and participating in audits. The position offers a salary up to $85,000, year-end bonuses, and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies, including 5Whys and PDCA.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, specifically ISO 9001 or IATF 16949.
• Ability to work with international teams and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support customized manufacturing initiatives at overseas production facilities.
• Enhance quality systems for a zero-defect mindset.
• Coordinate with various teams to meet operational timelines.
• Lead PPAP documentation reviews and customer issue resolution.
• Participate in audits for ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 compliance.

Skills

Continuous Improvement Methodologies - 5Whys, 8D, PDCA, Gemba Walks, 5s

Quality management experience - either ISO 9001 or IATF 16949

Proficiency with MS office applications

Ability to read and understand CAD drawings

AIAG Core Tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

The quality engineer is responsible for driving quality systems, supporting global manufacturing collaboration, and leading cross‑functional efforts to ensure compliance, problem‑solving, and continuous improvement within a technical manufacturing environment. Expereience with ISO/IATF industry standard quality methodologies, effective communication and ability to work with international teams to support business objectives.

The client is a longstanding U.S.‑based manufacturing organization with more than three decades of operational history, known for supporting companies across sectors such as automotive, industrial equipment, medical, agriculture, electronics, and consumer appliances.

They maintain both domestic and international production facilities, enabling competitive global support and consistent delivery standards. Their operations are guided by internationally recognized quality and environmental certifications, reflecting a strong commitment to reliability and continuous improvement

Description

The quality engineer will be responsible for the following:

• Providehands‑on support forcustomized manufacturing initiatives while coordinating closely with the team at the overseas production facility.
• Enhance existing quality systems to reinforce a zero‑defect mindset across suppliers, internal teams, and support functions.
• Partner with program management, engineering, materials, sales, and purchasing teams to achieve project goals and meet operational timelines.
• Lead the review of PPAP documentation and ensure timely submission and approval with customers.
• Manage customer issue resolution, including complaint analysis, root‑cause identification, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Participate in product audits and help maintain ongoing compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with international cross‑functional teams on product and process improvement efforts, working directly with engineering partners abroad who operate in English.
• AIAG Tools - APQP/PFMEA/Control Plan/PPAP

Profile

A successful quality engineer will have experience in the following:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is preferred but not required
• AIAG Core Tools
• Continuous Improvement Methodologies - 5Whys, 8D, PDCA, Gemba Walks, 5s
• Quality management experience - either ISO 9001 or IATF 16949
• Manufacturing processes like wire processing, molding, welding and continuity testing
• Proficiency with MS office applications
• Ability to read and understanding CAD drawings
• ASQ certification is preferred but not required
• Potential travel for 25% to manufacturing sites and/or suppliers

Job Offer

• Salary up to $85,000 depending on experience
• End of year cash bonus depending on company profitabilty
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Health Savings Account

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