Quality Engineer

Industry: Automotive Manufacturing

Location: Hybrid (MI Office)

Benefits: Bonus eligible (12%)

Overview

We are seeking a Program Quality Engineer to support quality initiatives across program development and production within a fast-paced automotive environment. This role serves as the primary interface with customers for quality-related matters, ensuring effective communication, structured problem-solving, and timely resolution of issues. The position also plays a key role in APQP/PPAP processes and supplier quality management to ensure product and process excellence.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
• Minimum 4 years of Quality Engineering experience in automotive manufacturing environment
• Experience with APQP, PPAP, customer quality, and supplier quality processes
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management System
• Familiarity with automotive core tools (FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA)
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality documentation systems
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
• Ability to sit for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 10–15 lbs

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary customer contact for all quality-related issues and communications
• Lead containment, investigation, and resolution of quality issues using structured methodologies (8D, Red X)
• Coordinate customer complaints, nonconformances, and corrective actions
• Prepare and present quality reports and updates to customers
• Support customer audits and ensure timely closure of action items
• Support APQP processes for new product development and engineering changes
• Translate customer requirements into quality deliverables and compliance plans
• Lead or support DFMEA/PFMEA development and risk mitigation activities
• Define validation strategies including DVP&R and process capability metrics
• Prepare and submit PPAP documentation in accordance with requirements
• Act as liaison with suppliers to ensure compliance with quality standards
• Conduct supplier audits and drive corrective actions and improvements
• Monitor supplier performance and lead quality improvement initiatives
• Support ISO 9001 Quality Management System implementation and maintenance
• Participate in internal and external audits and ensure proper documentation control
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action activities
• Collaborate cross-functionally to resolve quality issues and improve processes
• Support continuous improvement and lean initiatives

May be assigned other duties by managers.