Job Description

We are seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to support and drive quality initiatives within a high-volume automotive manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality systems while ensuring compliance with customer requirements and industry standards.

The ideal candidate will have strong CMM (PC-DMIS) experience, along with demonstrated ownership of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and containment activities from start to finish—not just administrative involvement.

• Lead and manage Quality Systems to ensure product and process compliance

• Own and drive APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, and launch activities from initiation through customer approval

• Program and operate CMM using PC-DMIS software to support inspection and validation

• Troubleshoot production issues in collaboration with Engineering and Operations teams

• Analyze complex quality data and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions

• Develop and implement sampling plans, inspection methods, and quality documentation

• Perform internal, supplier, and layered process audits

• Maintain and update Corrective Action Logs and ensure timely closure

• Support customer containment activities and respond to quality escapes

• Conduct product inspections including:

• Perform gauge calibration, repair, and maintenance across various measurement tools

• Ensure proper use of GD&T and interpretation of engineering drawings

• Track and report scrap and quality metrics

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across operations

Required Qualifications

• Hands-on experience programming and operating CMM (PC-DMIS required)

• Proven experience owning:

• Strong ability to analyze and act on complex data sets

• Experience with gage usage, troubleshooting, and repair

• Solid understanding of:

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 2+ years of quality engineering experience in automotive or high-volume manufacturing

• Familiarity with:

• Experience working with OEM customers and supplier quality

You should be proficient in:

• GD&T
• 5 Why (Root Cause Analysis Method)
• AS9100 Quality Systems
• AS9100 Experience

Machines & technologies you'll use:

• Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM)