Quality Engineer 1st Shift (Automotive Industry

Quality Engineer 1st Shift (Automotive Industry)

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Location:

Russell Springs,KY, US

Date Posted: 08-03-2026

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $85,000 - $95,000 per year

We are looking for a Quality Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment and enjoys solving complex quality challenges. This individual will work closely with Production, Engineering, Suppliers, and Customers to ensure products consistently meet customer expectations while driving continuous quality improvements throughout the manufacturing process.

This is a highly visible role that supports both internal manufacturing operations and external customer quality initiatives. The ideal candidate enjoys troubleshooting problems, interacting with customers, leading corrective actions, and improving manufacturing quality systems.

What is the purpose of this role?

This individual will own day-to-day quality engineering activities while supporting customer requirements, supplier quality, production quality, and new product launches.

• Leading customer and supplier quality initiatives
• Completing PPAPs, PFMEAs, and Control Plans
• Driving Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Actions
• Supporting APQP and product launches
• Performing quality audits and capability studies
• Monitoring SPC and process capability
• Working directly with customers regarding quality concerns
• Supporting Quality Inspectors and Technicians
• Ensuring compliance with automotive quality standards

The hiring manager is specifically looking for someone who can step into the role quickly with previous automotive manufacturing experience and minimal ramp-up.

Our client is a well-established automotive manufacturer that supplies critical rubber, plastic, and sealing system components to major automotive OEMs. They have built an outstanding reputation for producing high-quality automotive products while maintaining world-class manufacturing and quality standards.

Join a stable, growth-focused automotive manufacturer where you'll have the opportunity to make a visible impact on plant performance. You'll lead meaningful continuous improvement initiatives, work alongside experienced engineering and operations teams, and drive projects that improve quality, reduce waste, and increase efficiency. If you enjoy solving real manufacturing challenges in a collaborative environment with long-term career growth, this is an opportunity worth exploring.

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