Quality Engineer

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.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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).

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

• 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: APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plan, MSA, SPC, problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with manufacturing processes and/or tooling design.
• Experience with quality system audits.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred.

• 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 effective working relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Experience working with contract manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors.

• 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 office and manufacturing floor environment within the same facility.
• Exposure to moderate noise levels and occasional outdoor, all-weather conditions.