Senior Site Quality Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing & Dimensional Quality

Axiom Path, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Path is seeking a Senior Site Quality Engineer for our automotive manufacturing client in Columbus, IN. The role focuses on dimensional quality and emissions-control technologies, collaborating with manufacturing, engineering, and operations to strengthen processes and product reliability.

You will apply APQP, PPAP, and core quality tools, interpret engineering drawings with GD&T, and guide continuous improvement initiatives on-site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.
• 2–5 years of manufacturing quality engineering experience, preferably automotive or high-volume production.
• Strong working knowledge of GD&T, APQP, PPAP, VDA FMEA, MSA, SPC, and Control Plans.
• Experience applying IATF 16949 requirements.
• Practical experience interpreting engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances, and inspection results.
• Familiarity with dimensional metrology tools and software, particularly PolyWorks.
• Demonstrated ability to investigate quality defects and implement corrective and preventive actions.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing quality improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve process consistency.
• Ensure processes and quality documentation align with IATF 16949 and automotive standards.
• Apply APQP, PPAP, and core tools to support production readiness and control plans.
• Interpret drawings with GD&T to evaluate conformity and tolerances.
• Use PolyWorks and other metrology tools for 3D inspection and part validation.
• Conduct 8D, 5-Why, and Ishikawa root-cause investigations.
• Perform SPC, MSA, and Gage R&R studies to assess process capability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, tooling, engineering, and quality teams on corrective actions.
• Support Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce scrap and variation.

Skills

GD&T

APQP

PPAP

IATF 16949

MSA

SPC

Control Plans

PolyWorks

Dimensional Metrology

8D / 5-Why

Ishikawa

Gage R&R

DOE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related

Tools

CMM Programming

3D Scanning

Job description

Senior Site Quality Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing & Dimensional Quality

Columbus, United States | Posted on 10/20/2026

Axiom Path is an AI-first recruiting and staffing firm delivering RPO, MSP, and direct-hire solutions to enterprise clients across the U.S. Our team of experienced recruiters, supported by purpose-built automation, moves faster and communicates better so clients get qualified talent sooner and candidates get a clear, responsive process from first contact to start date.

Job Description

Be Part Of A High-Performing Team

Join an established global manufacturing organization recognized for its engineering expertise, advanced production technologies, and commitment to product quality and operational excellence. Supporting a manufacturing environment focused on emissions-control technologies, this team plays an important role in delivering reliable products that meet demanding automotive industry standards.

This opportunity offers the chance to work alongside manufacturing engineers, quality specialists, tooling professionals, and operations teams to strengthen production processes, improve dimensional accuracy, and resolve complex quality challenges. The environment emphasizes technical problem-solving, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration.

What's In Store For You

Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Engagement: W2 only (no C2C/1099).

Contract duration: Approximately 11 months.

Work directly with manufacturing and engineering teams on quality improvement initiatives.

Gain exposure to automotive manufacturing processes, dimensional inspection technologies, and structured quality management systems.

Contribute to initiatives that improve product reliability, reduce manufacturing defects, and strengthen operational performance.

How You Will Make An Impact

Lead manufacturing quality improvement initiatives designed to reduce defects, improve process consistency, and strengthen overall product performance.

Ensure manufacturing processes and quality documentation align with IATF 16949 requirements and automotive quality standards.

Apply Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), and automotive core quality tools to support production readiness and ongoing process control.

Interpret engineering drawings and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) to evaluate component conformity and dimensional requirements.

Utilize PolyWorks and dimensional measurement techniques to support 3D inspection, part validation, and manufacturing quality investigations.

Conduct structured root cause investigations using 8D, 5-Why, and Ishikawa methodologies to identify and resolve recurring quality issues.

Perform statistical process control (SPC), measurement system analysis (MSA), and Gage R&R studies to evaluate process capability and measurement reliability.

Apply VDA FMEA methodologies and control plans to identify manufacturing risks and establish preventive quality controls.

Collaborate with manufacturing, tooling, engineering, and customer-facing teams to investigate nonconformances and implement corrective actions.

Support Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives targeting scrap reduction, rework prevention, and process variation.

Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members on quality engineering methodologies, inspection practices, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Do You Bring Proven Success in Automotive Manufacturing Quality Engineering?

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.

2–5 years of manufacturing quality engineering experience , preferably within automotive manufacturing or a comparable high-volume production environment.

Strong working knowledge of GD&T, APQP, PPAP, VDA FMEA, MSA, SPC, and Control Plans .

Experience applying automotive quality management requirements, including IATF 16949.

Practical experience interpreting engineering drawings, dimensional tolerances, and inspection results.

Familiarity with dimensional metrology tools and software, particularly PolyWorks.

Demonstrated ability to investigate quality defects and implement corrective and preventive actions using structured problem-solving techniques.

Understanding of statistical quality methods, including Gage R&R, process capability, and manufacturing process control.

Experience collaborating with manufacturing engineering, production, tooling, and quality teams.

Strong analytical skills and the ability to communicate technical findings to internal stakeholders and customers.

Ability to work independently, prioritize manufacturing quality issues, and guide less experienced team members.

Availability to work onsite in Columbus, Indiana, including occasional weekend overtime.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), CMM programming, or 3D scanning technologies.

Knowledge of welding processes and related manufacturing quality considerations.

Familiarity with 6S workplace organization and Lean Manufacturing principles.

Experience applying Design of Experiments (DOE) to manufacturing process improvement.

Proficiency with Minitab or advanced Microsoft Excel for statistical analysis.