Quality Engineer - Automotive

About the role

The Quality Engineer coordinates, administers and executes engineering and technical quality activities to ensure product quality, reliability and customer satisfaction while minimizing quality-related costs. The role acts as a key quality representative for internal and external customers, supports program launches, drives continuous improvement and leads root cause analysis and corrective actions. It is based in Battle Creek, Michigan.

Key responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement on metrics such as Right First Time, craftsmanship quality, RPPM/CPPM/SPPM, warranty performance and customer satisfaction, using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and structured problem solving.
• Serve as the main quality contact for customers, lead customer concern investigations and coordinate containment, corrective actions and verification.
• Prepare and submit PPAP packages, obtain internal approval, and support launch activities in line with APQP requirements.
• Maintain control plans, inspection plans, containment plans and quality procedures, and support PFMEA updates and process capability studies.
• Perform MSA (gauge R&R, bias, linearity, stability), SPC and DOE studies, and mentor team members on statistical methods.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and quality standards, keep accurate records, and support internal, customer and third-party audits.
• Support HSE initiatives and perform additional duties assigned by the Quality Manager.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field; equivalent education and experience may be considered.
• At least 3 years of experience in a manufacturing quality environment, preferably automotive.
• Preferred: automotive manufacturing experience, ASQ CQE certification, experience managing customer-specific automotive quality requirements, and experience with product launches and APQP.

Required skills

• IATF 16949 / ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, DOE, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing.
• Proficiency with statistical software such as Minitab and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications and GD&T requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills, able to work independently and in cross-functional teams.