Job Description

Position Summary

The Quality Engineer is a technical expert responsible for supporting Operations and

Engineering teams in the design, development, and launch of new products. This role also

leads root cause investigations related to internal manufacturing issues and external

customer concerns, ensuring high-quality products and processes across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Product Launch & Manufacturing Support

•Support quality activities for new product introductions using APQP methodology.

•Develop, review, and maintain process documentation including FMEAs, Control

Plans, process flows, and work instructions.

•Partner with Operations and Engineering to maintain uninterrupted product supply

and support continuous improvement initiatives.

•Review product performance data, identify anomalies, and lead cross-functional

resolution eKorts.

•Provide quality support for injection molding, stamping, and light assembly

processes.

Quality Engineering & Problem Solving

•Lead internal and customer-facing root cause investigations and corrective actions.

•Investigate, document, and resolve quality issues related to internal manufacturing

and supplier components.

•Coordinate and evaluate component and subassembly testing to determine scope

and root cause of quality issues.

•Prepare customer corrective action reports and review/approve supplier corrective

actions.

•Review and approve supplier PPAPs in accordance with AIAG guidelines and

manufacturing best practices.

Measurement & Technical Expertise•Serve as the subject matter expert in metrology, measurement systems, GR&R,

capability analysis, and SPC.

•Support proper application of GD&T and tolerance methodologies on component

and assembly drawings.

•Verify that all required testing (FMVSS, ECE, ISO, SAE) is executed correctly, whether

conducted internally or by third-party laboratories.

•Analyze metrology data and recommend tooling or process corrections.

Quality Management System (QMS)

•Support implementation, maintenance, and improvement of the Quality

Management System in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949.

•Participate in internal audits and refinement of quality procedures and system

processes.

•Track, analyze, and drive improvement initiatives related to Cost of Quality (COQ)

and Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ).

Additional Duties

•Perform other related duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.

Qualifications

Skills & Experience

•Automotive industry experience preferred, including interaction with global OEM

customers and suppliers.

•Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and presentation).

•Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.

•Demonstrated leadership ability with experience mentoring and influencing cross-

functional teams.

•Ability to make data-driven, time-sensitive decisions.

•Working knowledge of quality and engineering tools, including:

oAPQP, PPAP, PFMEA, DFMEA, Control PlansoMSA, SPC, problem-solving methodologies

•Experience with manufacturing processes and/or tooling design.

•Experience with quality system audits.

•Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred.

•Strong PC skills (MS OKice: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Education

•Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related

technical discipline.

•Minimum of 3 years of Quality Assurance experience.

•Proven ability to develop innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.

•Demonstrated success building eKective working relationships with customers,

suppliers, and internal teams.

•Experience working with contract manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

•Occasional standing, walking, sitting, climbing stairs, kneeling, crouching, and

lifting up to 30 lbs.

•Valid passport required; up to 20% domestic and international travel.

•Combination of oKice and manufacturing floor environment within the same facility.

•Exposure to moderate noise levels and occasional outdoor, all-weather conditions