Quality Engineer, IATF 16949 & Continuous Improvement

Core Molding Technologies; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Molding Technologies is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive product and process quality through structured problem solving, data analysis, and continuous improvement. This role collaborates with customers, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams across Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, and Customer Support to resolve quality issues, identify root causes, reduce scrap, and improve processes.

The Quality Engineer also supports the QMS, APQP activities, supplier quality, audits, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or related field.
• 5+ years in a Quality Engineer or related quality role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with root-cause focus.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards.
• Experience creating quality documentation and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary quality contact for customers and suppliers regarding product and process quality concerns.
• Lead and coordinate timely responses to customer quality issues and complaints.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities to identify and eliminate recurring quality issues.
• Analyze quality and failure data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage and maintain the MRB process.
• Participate in APQP activities and ensure quality deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Serve as a QMS process owner and support ongoing compliance with IATF 16949 requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, process performance, scrap reduction, and cost improvement.
• Manage supplier quality activities, including supplier audits, approvals, PPAP reviews, and non-conformance resolution.
• Support internal, customer, and certification audits.
• Develop and maintain quality documentation, including PFMEAs, Control Plans, procedures, and work instructions.
• Support implementation and improvement of quality processes and systems.
• Apply statistical analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies to address complex quality issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement sustainable quality improvements.

Skills

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

IATF 16949 knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Industrial Technology

ASQ certification

Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) experience

Tools

Minitab

Microsoft Office

Job description

Core Molding Technologies is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive product and process quality through structured problem solving, data analysis, and continuous improvement. This role collaborates with customers, suppliers, and cross‑functional teams across Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, and Customer Support to resolve quality issues, identify root causes, reduce scrap, and improve processes.

The Quality Engineer also supports the QMS, APQP activities, supplier quality, audits, and