Senior Quality Engineer — Automotive NPI & APQP Leader

Accelerate Professional Talent Solutions; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer in Kansas City. This role involves leading new program launches and ensuring compliance with rigorous quality standards in the automotive sector. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-4 years in quality engineering, expertise in APQP and GD&T, and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary range of $80,000 to $110,000 annually and comes with benefits including medical and vision insurance, and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-4+ years of Quality Engineering experience within the Automotive industry.
• Proven track record of successful New Program Launches (NPI).
• Expert-level proficiency in APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, and FMEA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the APQP process, ensuring milestones are met and documentation is ready for audit.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Develop quality documentation compliant with ISO standards.

Skills

Quality Engineering experience

New Program Launches

Core Tool Mastery (APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC, FMEA)

GD&T interpretation

Knowledge of IATF 16949 and ISO 14001

Excellent English communication

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer in Kansas City. This role involves leading new program launches and ensuring compliance with rigorous quality standards in the automotive sector. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3-4 years in quality engineering, expertise in APQP and GD&T, and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary range of $80,000 to $110,000 annually and comes with benefits including medical and vision insurance, and a 401(k).