Senior Quality Engineer — Growth, Relocation & Impact

Autokiniton; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Work-Life Balance

Growth Opportunities

Learning & Development

Job summary

AUTOKINITON is seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer to drive quality systems, document control, and customer issue resolution in our Michigan operations. You will lead PFMEA/Control Plans, support audits, and ensure adherence to AIAG tools and IATF16949 standards while collaborating across cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes process improvement, root-cause analysis, and APQP/PPAP activities to ensure durable supplier and product quality in our automotive components.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of AIAG Core Tools.
• Experience creating & maintaining PFMEA and Control Plans.
• Experience with reviewing and submitting PPAP to customers.
• Working knowledge of APQP process.
• Experience upholding IATF16949 standards.
• Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis with 8-D, DMAIC, 5-Why, Fishbone Diagrams.
• Understanding of GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Work with customers to obtain APQP documents (Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plans).
• Support ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 audits (internal and third-party).
• Serve as main contact for external customer concerns; monitor and initiate corrective actions.
• Drive implementation of quality policies and SOPs.
• Schedule and conduct meetings with customers, suppliers, and in-plant personnel.
• Ability to trouble shoot on the shop floor.

Skills

AIAG Core Tools

PFMEA & Control Plans

Root Cause Analysis (8D, DMAIC, 5-Why,

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

AUTOKINITON is seeking a Sr. Quality Engineer to drive quality systems, document control, and customer issue resolution in our Michigan operations. You will lead PFMEA/Control Plans, support audits, and ensure adherence to AIAG tools and IATF16949 standards while collaborating across cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes process improvement, root-cause analysis, and APQP/PPAP activities to ensure durable supplier and product quality in our automotive components.