Quality Manufacturing Engineer

Advantage Technical; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

People Perks

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Advantage Technical is hiring a Quality Manufacturing Engineer for Dearborn, MI. You will support supplier quality, production readiness, and process improvements for automotive interiors with hands-on responsibility in stamping, welding, and thermoforming.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in manufacturing engineering or product launches and strong APQP/PPAP knowledge. Travel to supplier sites up to 70% will be required, with a focus on vehicle program launches and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years in manufacturing engineering, supplier quality, or product launch support.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, quality systems, and corrective action processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier quality and manufacturing readiness activities for automotive interior components.
• Drive APQP and PPAP deliverables to support successful product launches.
• Investigate production issues, implement corrective actions, and perform root cause analysis.
• Evaluate supplier capacity, quality, and delivery performance using data-driven metrics.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.
• Support manufacturing feasibility reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Travel to supplier locations up to 70% as needed.

Skills

APQP/PPAP knowledge

Root cause analysis

Data-driven decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Stamping equipment

Welding processes

Thermoforming equipment

Job description

Now Hiring: Quality Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Dearborn, MI

Pay Rate: $46.06/hour

Ready to make an impact on high-profile manufacturing programs? We're seeking an experienced Quality Manufacturing Engineer to support supplier quality, production readiness, and process improvement for automotive interior components. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with expertise in stamping, welding, thermoforming, APQP, and PPAP who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Job Duties

• Lead supplier quality and manufacturing readiness activities for automotive interior components.
• Drive APQP and PPAP deliverables to support successful product launches.
• Investigate production issues, implement corrective actions, and perform root cause analysis.
• Evaluate supplier capacity, quality, and delivery performance using data-driven metrics.
• Collaborate with internal teams and suppliers to improve manufacturing processes and product quality.
• Support manufacturing feasibility reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Travel to supplier locations up to 70% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field.
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, supplier quality, or product launch support.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, quality systems, and corrective action processes.
• Experience with stamping, welding, and thermoforming operations.
• Automotive manufacturing experience preferred.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification is a plus.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

Join a team where your manufacturing expertise helps drive quality, launch success, and operational excellence.

About Us

Advantage Technical connects top- talent in technology, engineering, and technical fields with forward-looking companies.

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