Quality Engineer

This is a direct‑hire, permanent Quality Engineer position with a leading automotive manufacturing client located near South Bend, IN. The salary is $85,000–$95,000 per year plus bonus, and the role includes medical insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with company match, and other benefits.

• Uphold ISO, quality, and regulatory standards for production, quality assurance, and supplier quality.
• Create, maintain, and update quality engineering protocols and audit tracking systems.
• Conduct root‑cause analysis to eliminate recurrence of non‑conformance issues.
• Monitor, communicate, and improve KPIs such as cost reduction, DPPM, and waste.
• Report errors and activities within the quality management system.
• Recommend process improvements for manufacturing and quality processes.
• Coordinate with new product development teams to update blueprints, designs, drawings, and schematics for compliance and simplification.
• Participate in quality audits, projects, and special assignments.
• Assist in investigating customer complaints to ensure timely, accurate resolution.
• Help the Engineering Manager and the Quality Team develop and execute improvement plans.
• Ensure adherence to company quality, health, and safety regulations.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (highly preferred).
• Minimum 3+ years of quality engineering experience in automotive or other heavy manufacturing industry.
• 3+ years of experience upholding ISO quality standards and leading inspections and auditing in a manufacturing facility.
• Experience collaborating and communicating directly with suppliers and customers.
• Ability to interpret customer specifications and inspection requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy.
• Self‑motivated and proactive.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Other benefits as indicated by company policy.