Quality Engineer

Overview

Job Title: Contract Quality Engineer

Location: On-site in Columbus, OH

Duration: Until June 2026

The Contract Quality Engineer will support manufacturing and product quality initiatives by ensuring compliance with customer requirements, internal standards, and regulatory guidelines. This role focuses on problem-solving, process improvement, and driving corrective actions to maintain high-quality standards throughout production. The position requires expertise in laser welding, ISO 13919-2 compliance, critical adhesives, assembly processes, and advanced data analysis techniques.

• Develop and maintain quality plans, control plans, and inspection standards.
• Support PPAP submissions and customer quality documentation.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 13919-2 standards for laser welding and validate welding processes.
• Oversee application and performance of critical adhesives in assembly processes.
• Monitor and validate assembly processes, including torque control and correct component assembly inclusive of weld masking and part positioning.
• Lead investigations for non-conformances and implement corrective/preventive actions using A3 problem-solving methodology.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Collaborate with supplier quality team on quality issues found to be supplier quality caused and drive resolution and ensure containment is in place at the plant.
• Conduct detailed measurements on components and assemblies and review measurement data against full layout inspections to identify trends and statistically incapable processes.
• Convert raw measurement files into usable reports and analyze results to detect process capability issues using Minitab.
• Convert measurement data into first-article-like reports that can be used by the cross-functional team.
• Prepare reports summarizing findings, trends, and improvement opportunities for management and stakeholders.
• Interface between engineering and the plant to control the quality of the product.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5+ years of experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, PPAP, APQP.
• Experience with laser welding processes and ISO 13919-2 compliance.
• Understanding of critical adhesive applications and performance requirements.
• Familiarity with assembly processes including torque control and proper component assembly and placement.
• Proficiency in A3 problem-solving methodology.
• Proficiency in quality tools (FMEA, Control Plans SPC, MSA, 8D).
• Proficiency in Minitab and ability to convert raw measurement data into actionable reports.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

• Experience with automotive manufacturing and experience with battery assembly and test.
• Familiarity with VDA 6.3 audits.
• Knowledge of ERP and quality management systems.
• CQE or Six Sigma certification is a plus.