Quality Engineer

Overview

The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving quality systems, ensuring product conformity, customer satisfaction, and compliance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements. This role also supports safety initiatives and collaborates with the EHS team to ensure safe manufacturing practices, participate in risk mitigation activities, and promote a proactive safety culture on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Engineering Duties : Serve as primary quality liaison for OEM and Tier 1 customers (Ford, GM, Stellantis, Mercedes).
• Lead APQP documentation (PFMEA, Control Plan, Process Flow) and PPAP submissions.
• Investigate quality complaints using structured problem-solving tools (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, etc.).
• Own and drive corrective / preventive actions, escape point controls, and systemic improvements.
• Maintain compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Monitor plant quality KPIs (Scrap, PPM, First Pass Yield) and lead countermeasure plans.
• Support internal audits, layered process audits, customer audits, and readiness reviews.
• Drive supplier quality improvement actions, including claim resolution and PPAP review.
• Provide quality support during engineering changes, launches, and service production.
• Develop and deliver training on quality processes and standards.

Safety Support Duties

Required Qualifications

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