Quality Engineer-Manufacturing-Automotive Glass

Default Brand; Shelbyville (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays

Paid vacations

Education assistance

Job summary

NSG Group, Pilkington, Shelbyville, IN, is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Leader on-site to guide safety practices, quality initiatives and customer-focused production at the Shelbyville facility.

The role requires leading briefings and audits, driving PDCA cycles, and coordinating with customer teams to resolve issues. A engineering degree and 3–5 years of experience are preferred; travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• APQP knowledge including CP, FMEA and process documentation.
• Strong analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in applying the 10 Key Safety Leadership Behaviors for safe, high-quality production.
• Establish and maintain a safe working environment and implement improvement systems.
• Drive preventive actions and root-cause analyses for issues.
• Translate customer requirements into production specs, control plans and FMEAs.
• Provide direction and development for hourly Auditor teams.
• Complete internal auditor training and report audit findings.
• Lead certification audits (TS/ISO, GM BIQS, Ford Q1).
• Conduct weekly quality improvement meetings.
• Drive PDCA cycles with cross-functional teams.
• Travel to customer locations to address quality concerns.
• Act as customer liaison to resolve issues.
• Support first production trials and ensure success.
• Lead and monitor PDCA-driven improvements for parts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Travel readiness

APQP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree (engineering preferred)

Job description

Job Details

Posting Details

• Posted on October 8, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

Shelbyville, IN 46176, USA

• On-site
• Mfg Operations
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: QUALI004740

Description

At NSG Group, collaboration sits at the heart of how we work. We strive for excellence in everything we do, empowering our colleagues to deliver quality and innovation while being given the support to find balance. From sharing expertise with our global colleagues to celebrating team successes, we create an environment where everyone can succeed. This strong, supportive culture drives progress and reinforces our position as a global leader in glass.

Work Environment

This position is based full-time at the Shelbyville, IN manufacturing facility, with regular presence required on the production floor across all shifts, including periodic off-shift, weekend, and holiday coverage to support a 24/7 operation. The plant environment includes exposure to manufacturing conditions typical of automotive glass processing, including heat (tempering/furnace areas), noise, glass handling, forklift and overhead crane traffic, and use of personal protective equipment (safety glasses, hearing protection, cut-resistant gloves, steel-toed footwear) in designated areas. The role requires the physical ability to walk, stand, and move throughout the facility for extended periods, climb stairs/platforms, and occasionally lift up to 25 lbs. Office time is spent in a standard plant administration setting.

Our Culture

At NSG Group, collaboration sits at the heart of how we work. We strive for excellence in everything we do, empowering our colleagues to deliver quality and innovation while being given the support to find balance. From sharing expertise with our global colleagues to celebrating team successes, we create an environment where everyone can succeed. This strong, supportive culture drives progress and reinforces our position as a global leader in glass.

Primary Duties

• Lead the team in utilizing the 10 Key Safety Leadership Behaviors to Do Right through actions in safely producing quality parts at world class yields.
• Provide a safe and healthy working environment implementing improvement systems to eliminate any work-related injuries and ensuring all employees understand all safety requirements.
• Drive preventive actions for resolution.
• Translate the customer requirements into production specifications, control plans, and process FMEAs.
• Provide direction and development for hourly Auditor teams
• Ability to complete Internal Auditor training and complete and communicate internal audit findings.
• Lead/Support certification audits including but not limited to TS/ISO, GM BIQS and Ford Q1
• Conduct weekly quality improvement meetings.
• Drive PDCA processes with other resource groups.
• Travel to customer locations to resolve quality concerns.
• Act as customer liaison to resolve quality issues.
• Assist in ensuring the success of the first production trials.
• Lead and monitor PPM improvement efforts for new and existing parts.
• Lead corrective action tracking and activities for customer complaints and audits.

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s degree (engineering preferred)
• Minimum 3-5 years related manufacturing/quality experience
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to effectively interact with all levels
• Excellent communication and human relation skills.
• High energy, self-starting individual with ability to balance multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to travel.
• Experience with APQP (CP, FMEA, process documentation (inc. revision control)

Qualifications Desired

• Experience with OEM customer Quality systems (i.e. GM, Chrysler, Honda, Toyota, Nissan)
• Blackbelt/Greenbelt certification
• Program management experience
• Certified TS16949 auditor

Core Hours: Day Shift - 7/9am start time - 4/6pm end time

Salary Range: $80k-$97k - depending on EXPERIENCE

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes 401k, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, company paid holidays, paid vacations, and education assistance.

The Salary Range posted represents Pilkington North America’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of the posting. Individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, etc.

NSG Group/Pilkington is an equal opportunity employer; M/F/D/V encouraged to apply. Qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, or national origin. Applicants have the option to confidentially self-identify or not self-identify when applying.

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