Quality Engineer - IATF/ISO Compliance & CI

Accuride Corporation; Erie, Northern (Erie County, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Accuride Corporation in Erie, PA seeks a Quality Assurance professional to drive CI initiatives, ensure ISO/IATF-16949 compliance, and lead QA processes. You will coordinate audits, manage corrective actions, and partner with leadership to enhance quality systems across manufacturing operations.

The role requires a solid background in automotive QA, Six Sigma, and core tools, plus strong communication skills to train and guide teams toward higher quality performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality or Metallurgical Sciences.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in automotive manufacturing with QA/CI focus.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and implementation.
• Familiar with Six Sigma concepts and continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949 and related customer standards.
• Experience with core quality tools: PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, APQP.
• Excellent planning, organization and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate QA systems to meet IATF-16949 expectations and standards.
• Participate in plant leadership to improve structure and processes.
• Provide internal consulting to advance CI initiatives.
• Ensure product conformance via inspection, SPC, CAPA, and PPAP tasks.
• Establish internal auditing processes and analyze system effectiveness.
• Investigate quality issues and manage customer complaints.
• Design and implement training programs to ensure compliance and competence.
• Oversee development and documentation of inspection personnel training.

Skills

Automotive QA experience

Lean & CI knowledge

Six Sigma exposure

Statistical QC

CMM knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Quality/Metallurgical Sciences

Tools

PPAP

PFMEA

MSA

SPC

APQP

Job description

Accuride Corporation in Erie, PA seeks a Quality Assurance professional to drive CI initiatives, ensure ISO/IATF-16949 compliance, and lead QA processes. You will coordinate audits, manage corrective actions, and partner with leadership to enhance quality systems across manufacturing operations.

The role requires a solid background in automotive QA, Six Sigma, and core tools, plus strong communication skills to train and guide teams toward higher quality performance.