Quality Engineering Manager

Quality Engineering Manager to lead quality performance in a fast-paced Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for managing customer concerns, leading corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with internal and customer requirements.

This position plays a key role in improving quality performance, reducing non-quality costs, and supporting continuous improvement across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all quality assurance activities and KPIs (PPM, claims, rework, audits)
• Drive root cause analysis   and ensure effective corrective actions
• Manage customer complaints and reporting, ensuring timely communication
• Support and oversee APQP and PPAP submissions for new and existing programs
• Monitor and improve supplier quality performance and audits
• Manage non-conforming material (DMR) and containment activities
• Coordinate quality lab and metrology activities
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and customer requirements
• Support plant initiatives focused on continuous improvement and cost reduction
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Production, Engineering, Maintenance)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Industrial, Mechanical, or related Engineering field
• Minimum 3+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in automotive
• Strong knowledge of:
  • APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA
  • Root cause analysis (5PB / 8D)
  • GD&T and quality systems
• Experience with IATF 16949 / ISO 14001 / VDA standards
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in welding and/or stamping operations
• Experience managing supplier quality and audits
• Exposure to metrology and lab analysis
• Background in a Tier 1 automotive environment