Quality Engineer

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $90,000.00/yr

• Annual Bonus
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The Quality Engineer will be responsible for maintaining quality processes and procedures in the manufacturing production or process area. The Quality Engineer will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality systems and processes to ensure that all manufactured components and final products meet strict internal, customer, and regulatory standards. This also includes working with customers, suppliers (external and internal), launch and manufacturing team members.

A successful candidate will be high energy, driven, resourceful and a problem solver.

Schedule:

Standard days shift hours with some support of off-shifts when needed.

Salary: $80,000-$90,000 with a bonus structure, and full benefits.

• Develop and implement necessary quality documentation, including Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams to proactively identify and mitigate risks in the manufacturing process.
• Lead root cause analysis efforts for internal and external quality issues using structured methodologies.
• Work closely with the supply chain to ensure incoming material quality meets specifications. Perform supplier audits and manage the PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) submissions from suppliers.
• Plan and execute internal audits (product, process, and system) to ensure compliance with quality standards, specifications, and manufacturing procedures.
• Serve as a primary technical contact for customer quality concerns, managing warranty claims and ensuring timely resolution and communication.

• Proven knowledge and hands‑on experience with the APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) lifecycle, PPAP, PFMEA, and Control Plan development.
• In-depth understanding of the IATF 16949 quality management system and its application within manufacturing.
• Professional certification such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
• Experience with statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab, JMP) considered a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems like Oracle, and SAP considered a plus.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (e.g., Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering)
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in a high-volume automotive manufacturing or other manufacturing field
• Ability to travel domestically to other facilities as needed up to 20% travel

Associate

Full-time

Engineering and Quality Assurance

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing and Manufacturing

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)