Quality Engineer: On‑Floor Problem Solver & Process Improver

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. in Michigan City seeks a hands-on Quality Engineer to drive permanent corrective actions, lead problem solving, and sustain compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 on the plant floor.

You will collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Customers to eliminate defects, reduce scrap, and improve process capability through data-driven methods and structured APQP/PPAP support.

Qualifications

• 3 years in automotive manufacturing quality.
• Strong experience with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.
• Experience supporting VDA 6.3 audits preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead CAR process from containment to permanent corrective action verification.
• Lead 8D problem-solving activities.
• Conduct root cause analysis using 5-Why, Fishbone, and data-driven methods.
• Ensure corrective actions are robust, permanent, and validated.
• Lead Kaizen activities focused on defect reduction and process improvement.
• Actively engage on the plant floor to investigate and resolve quality issues.
• Perform Gage R&R studies and MSA analyses.
• Support development and validation of inspection methods.
• Interpret GD&T and engineering drawings.
• Perform blueprint review and tolerance stack evaluation.
• Maintain familiarity with CMM inspection processes.
• Conduct capability studies (Cp, Cpk, Ppk) and statistical analysis.
• Support APQP/PPAP activities for new and existing programs.
• Prepare and review PPAP submissions (Level 1–5 as required).
• Review PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Ensure readiness for customer and supplier launch requirements.
• Facilitate supplier PPAP review and approval process.
• Serve as quality liaison with customers via portals.
• Investigate customer returns and manage return database.
• Submit 8Ds and corrective actions through portals.
• Analyze trends in rejections, chargebacks, and warranty issues.
• Support supplier quality development and corrective action efforts.
• Maintain compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001.
• Support VDA 6.3 process audits.
• Lead and participate in Layered Process Audits (LPA).
• Prepare for and support third-party and customer audits.
• Develop and revise quality documentation, procedures, and visual standards.
• Administer and analyze plant scrap programs.
• Identify trends and implement corrective actions to reduce waste.
• Support plant cost reduction initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

Control Plans

Gage R&R

MSA

GD&T

Blueprint reading

SPC

Capability studies

Plex ERP experience

Customer portals usage

CMM inspection processes

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

None

Job description

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. in Michigan City seeks a hands-on Quality Engineer to drive permanent corrective actions, lead problem solving, and sustain compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 on the plant floor.

You will collaborate with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Customers to eliminate defects, reduce scrap, and improve process capability through data-driven methods and structured APQP/PPAP support.