Quality Engineer (Lead Auditor)

Yanfeng; Highland Park (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental Insurance

Vision insurance

401K with matching

Life and AD&D Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier seeking a Quality/CI-focused professional in Michigan to drive audits, maintain control plans, and act as the primary liaison with customers and suppliers. The role emphasizes cross-functional teamwork, data-driven problem solving, and ongoing quality system improvements.

Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in quality/CI, strong CMM/GD&T experience, and solid knowledge of PPAP and APQP, with MS Office proficiency and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Experience in Quality, Engineering CI or similar (recent college graduate is considered acceptable).
• 1-3 years of experience with CMM and GD&T.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work in a team environment, establishing partnerships both internally and externally.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess knowledge on the fundamentals of PPAP and APQP processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead IATF 16949 internal and external audits, driving compliance, continuous improvement, and corrective action effectiveness across manufacturing operations.
• Update/maintain the Control Plan for the assigned workflows.
• Primary contact source with customer/supplier representatives, maintain positive communication and relationship, support and attend meetings, reviews and audits.
• Ensures that the quality system is maintained in accordance with the YF iOS standards.
• Facilitate problem solving teams and respond to customer discrepancy notices.
• Verify corrective actions and prepare problem solving customer correspondence related to quality concerns or issues.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits, and report to management on quality issues, trends and losses.
• Establish process controls, assist in training of new projects and buy-off on new/modified equipment and processes.
• Participate in workgroups (e.g., FMEA, PSMC, etc.). Support the risk and failure analysis (PFMEA) reviews
• Performs root cause analysis of technical quality problems, with support of a cross functional team.
• Support quality/dimensional control systems (i.e., X&R charts, gage studies, Six Sigma, dimensional capability studies).
• Strong working knowledge of APQP tools (e.g., Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, MSA, SPC, etc.).

Skills

CMM & GD&T

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 57,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in 10 R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on smart cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions. For more information, please visit www.yanfeng.com.

• Lead IATF 16949 internal and external audits, driving compliance, continuous improvement, and corrective action effectiveness across manufacturing operations.
• Update/maintain the Control Plan for the assigned workflows.
• Primary contact source with customer/supplier representatives, maintain positive communication and relationship, support and attend meetings, reviews and audits.
• Ensures that the quality system is maintained in accordance with the YF iOS standards.
• Facilitate problem solving teams and respond to customer discrepancy notices.
• Verify corrective actions and prepare problem solving customer correspondence related to quality concerns or issues.
• Participate in internal and external quality audits, and report to management on quality issues, trends and losses.
• Establish process controls, assist in training of new projects and buy-off on new/modified equipment and processes.
• Participate in workgroups (e.g., FMEA, PSMC, etc.). Support the risk and failure analysis (PFMEA) reviews
• Performs root cause analysis of technical quality problems, with support of a cross functional team.
• Support quality/dimensional control systems (i.e., X&R charts, gage studies, Six Sigma, dimensional capability studies).
• Strong working knowledge of APQP tools (e.g., Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, MSA, SPC, etc.).

Qualifications

• 1 -3Years of Experience working in the field of Quality, Engineering CI or similar (recent college graduate is considered acceptable).
• 1-3 years of experience with CMM and GD&T.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work in a team environment, establishing partnerships both internally and externally.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Possess knowledge on the fundamentals of PPAP and APQP processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.

Why Join Yanfeng?

At Yanfeng, innovation starts with people. Guided by our commitment to sustainability, diversity, equity, and inclusion, we create an environment where talented individuals can grow, collaborate, and help build the future of mobility.

Yanfeng is committed to developing our employees by providing opportunities through development programs, continuous learning, mentorship, and volunteerism. Our industry-leading team is supported by generous employee benefits and wellness programs including:

• Medical and Prescription Coverage
• Dental Insurance
• Vision
• HSA and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401K with 6% matching contributions and immediate 100% vesting
• Company Paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Additional wellness and discount programs

Advance your career with personal and professional growth as a part of our global team!