Quality Engineer — IATF/Six Sigma Specialist

Hi-Lex Controls; Litchfield Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hi-Lex Controls in Michigan is seeking a Quality Engineer to manage customer concerns, drive irreversible corrective action in manufacturing, and develop Quality Plans with Design Engineering to achieve Six Sigma levels.

You will coordinate activities across QA, manufacturing, and suppliers, ensuring adherence to IATF 16949 standards and rigorous process controls throughout the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 quality systems.
• Experience developing Quality Plans and Six Sigma manufacturing levels.
• Knowledge of CAPA and Kaizen/Lean methodologies.
• Ability to perform system audits and PPAP documentation.
• Experience with supplier quality and internal audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead Advanced Quality Planning (AQP) for new programs for a group of specified customers.
• Provide technical support to QA staff and manufacturing.
• Assist in establishing IATF 16949 standards.
• Perform system audits to verify adherence to IATF 16949 standards.
• Interface with all departments/suppliers to optimize quality.
• Review supplier parts/documents for PPAP approval.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate an associate relations environment aligned with long-term goals.
• Prepare PPAP documentation and other customer communications.
• Review corrective actions to verify problem resolution.
• Assist in evaluating deviation requests.
• Other related tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Quality systems

SPC & statistics

Six Sigma / Lean

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Time management

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

PPAP documentation

Job description

Hi-Lex Controls in Michigan is seeking a Quality Engineer to manage customer concerns, drive irreversible corrective action in manufacturing, and develop Quality Plans with Design Engineering to achieve Six Sigma levels.

You will coordinate activities across QA, manufacturing, and suppliers, ensuring adherence to IATF 16949 standards and rigorous process controls throughout the product lifecycle.