TNN2 Senior Quality Engineer

North American Stamping Group; Portland (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Drug-free workplace

Job summary

North American Stamping Group is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance efforts across manufacturing processes. You will act as primary liaison to customers on quality issues, develop and maintain control plans, FMEAs, and process documentation, and guide engineering and production teams in problem solving and continuous improvement.

The role requires extensive knowledge of core quality tools (APQP/PPAP, MSA, Minitab) and hands-on leadership in a Tier II automotive

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in metrology, industrial, mechanical, electrical or electronics engineering (or relevant experience)
• 5 years manufacturing experience; 3 years automotive manufacturing; 5–10 years in Quality functions

Responsibilities

• Support department training and development of engineers and technicians in problem solving and communication methods
• Act as the customer contact for all quality issues and represent NASG to resolve issues
• Create and maintain Control Plans, FMEA's, Flow Diagrams and In-Process Inspection documentation
• Provide guidance on part inspection to Production
• Lead corrective and preventive actions and audits
• Lead problem solving for CARs and customer quality issues
• Participate in layered audits and audits (internal/external/customer)

Skills

Control Plans

FMEA

Flow Diagrams

In-Process Inspection

GD&T

SPC

Gage R&R

Problem Solving

Root Cause Analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in metrology/industrial/mechanical/electrical engineering

Tools

ShopEdge

QCBD

Minitab

PC-DMIS

Customer Portals

Job description

Posted Monday, August 31, 2026 at 4:00 AM

\"An Equal Opportunity Employer” It is the policy of North American Stamping Group to provide employment, training, promotion, and other conditions of Employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or status as a qualified individual with a disability or other status protected by law.

Your success is our success.

Since 1978, North American Stamping Group has grown into a leading Tier II automotive supplier with eight manufacturing facilities, two technical centers and approximately 1,000 team members across North America. As a family-owned company, we combine nearly five decades of experience with advanced engineering, metal stamping, welding and automated assembly capabilities to manufacture critical components for the seating, emissions and chassis markets.

At NASG, our strength comes from our people. We invest in training, development and advancement opportunities that allow team members to build meaningful, long-term careers. Whether you are beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you will have the opportunity to learn, contribute and grow with a company that is manufacturing strength and engineered to perform.

Join our team and help build what comes next.

We are unable to provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Senior Quality Engineer reports to the Quality Manager or designate. This position is responsible for customer satisfaction and acts as liaison between the customer and NASG. Responsible for maintaining customer and NASG quality standards and policies, supporting Manufacturing to resolve concerns, driving corrective and preventative actions and continuous improvements, and development of engineering and technical staff within the Quality department

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Support department training and development of engineers and technicians in problem solving improvement tools and communication methods
• Act as the customer contact for all quality issues and represent NASG as required to resolve issues
• Creation and maintenance of Control Plans, FMEA's, Flow Diagrams and In-Process Inspection documentation
• Provide guidance to Production group related to part inspection
• Aid in gage design reviews and purchase of applicable gages
• Assist production with inspection, SPC, gage use
• Participate in MRB review and product containment activity
• Lead Problem Solving activities for the timely resolution to internal and external CAR's and customer quality related issues
• Lead Corrective and Preventative teams, maintain and track Open Issues Logs
• CMM Operation and part verification to support NASG's quality system as necessary
• Perform weld / assembly validation (cut and etch, push-out, torque, tensile test, etc..) as required
• Perform annual validations / PPAP as required
• Perform routine inspections, dimensional studies, and investigations, as necessary
• Ensure proper containment procedures are followed when poor quality is detected
• Support manufacturing when abnormalities occur, solve the problem or escal
• Ensure that all abnormalities to the standards are documented, escalated, and resolved while working together with Team Members to improve the standard for better Safety, Quality, and Productivity
• Provide support in the absence of the Quality Manager
• Participate in Layered Audit process
• Participate in New Product Development as necessary
• Support and assist EPC team by providing leadership and basic quality direction
• Support Internal / External / Customer audits as required
• Support Quality Manager in coordinating individual, team and plant improvement activities
• In addition to performing primary duties, the individual shall provide support where deemed necessary by Management

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in metrology, industrial, mechanical, electrical or electronics engineering(Or relevant experience)

Experience:

• 5 years manufacturing experience
• 3 years in automotive manufacturing
• 5 – 10 years cumulative in Quality functions

Personal/Technical Skills:

• Master level understanding of Control Plans, FMEA's, Flow Diagrams and In-Process Inspection
• Master level knowledge of GD&T, SPC, Gage R&R, and gage use
• CMM Operation after programs and set up are established.
• Understanding of weld / assembly validation (cut and etch, push-out, torque, tensile test, etc.)
• APQP, PPAP, MSA, Core Tools
• Master level understanding of Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis.
• Detail oriented and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Strong leadership abilities.
• Demonstrate and model Hands-on, involved, Go-See approach
• Highly organized
• Strong Interpersonal communication skills
• Will have the ability to work schedule that allows completion of the job on a daily basis

Language Skills:

• Able to clearly communicate in verbal or written forms and act as a liaison between Production and Quality
• Ability to speak and write in the primary language of the NASG facility of employment

Computer/Software:

• Computer (PC) and Microsoft Office
• ShopEdge
• QCBD
• Minitab
• PC DMIS
• Customer Portals

Training:

• Internal auditing
• Automotive Core Tools
• CMM operation
• Fundamentals of IATF 16949
• Other Baseline items

North American Stamping Group is a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.