Automotive Quality Engineer

Overview

Join the Lippert team! Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing, and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries. We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award‑winning innovation, and premium products to all our customers.

Our Quality Engineers will establish controls for automotive accessories through development, application and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials and products using data analysis and continuous improvement.

• Ensure compliance with all applicable IATF 16949 Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Lead and support internal audits aligned with IATF standards and Customer Specific Requirements; conduct process audits and layered process audits (LPAs); and prepare for third‑party certification, surveillance audits and customer audits.
• Drive risk‑based thinking using tools such as PFMEA/DFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Ensure effective implementation of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning).
• Lead PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) submissions and approvals.
• Utilize and promote core tools: SPC (Statistical Process Control), MSA (Measurement Systems Analysis), FMEA, APQP, PPAP.
• Manage nonconformance and corrective actions using problem‑solving tools such as 8D methodology and root‑cause analysis (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone).
• Ensure proper document control and record retention per IATF requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with IATF clauses.
• Support a cross‑functional team in New Product Launch and Development.

• Interpret and implement Customer‑Specific Requirements (CSRs) for assigned OEMs (e.g., Ford, General Motors, Stellantis).
• Ensure compliance with OEM portals and systems, including supplier quality portals (e.g., Ford Q1 Portal, GM Supply Power).
• Lead responses to OEM concerns, including customer complaints, warranty issues, and Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).
• Manage and track OEM scorecards and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Participate in OEM audits and customer visits.
• Ensure compliance with OEM‑specific documentation, labeling, traceability, and packaging requirements.
• Coordinate containment activities and escalation processes for customer issues.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (preferred).
• 3+ years of experience in automotive quality within an IATF 16949‑certified environment.
• Strong working knowledge of the IATF 16949 standard and clauses, and automotive core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
• Experience with OEM customer requirements and portals.
• Certified Internal Auditor IATF 16949 preferred (ISO 13485 or AS9100 acceptable).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) knowledge and experience.
• Experience with receiving, creating, and sending IMDS data.

Travel will be minimal and would be primarily local during the business day.

Must have the ability to work for any employer in the United States. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

• A unique, inclusive, and supportive company culture.
• Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match, vacation and more.
• Fair and competitive compensation.
• Career development and mentoring opportunities to grow.
• Holiday, personal and vacation days.

Lippert provides equal employment opportunity to all team members and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, citizen status, protected veteran status, military service, marital status or any other legally protected category as established by federal, state, or local law. This policy governs all employment decisions, including recruitment, hiring, job assignment, compensation, training, promotion, discipline, transfer, leave‑of‑absence, access to benefits, layoff, recall, termination and other personnel matters.

All employment and personnel‑related decisions are based solely upon legitimate, job‑related factors such as skill, ability, past performance, and length of service with Lippert.

Lippert’s strong commitment to equal employment opportunity requires a commitment by each individual team member. Compliance with the letter and spirit of this policy is required of all team members. Violations of this policy should be immediately reported to leadership. Team members who violate this policy will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment.