Manufacturing Quality Engineer
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$85000 - $115000 per year |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Wixom, MI 48393 Wixom, Michigan open_in_new |
About this job
Job Description
The Quality Engineer ensures the highest quality standards for the client's automotive products throughout the entire product lifecycle. This role is a key player on the quality team, responsible for quality assurance during new product launches, identifying and resolving quality issues, and driving continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the automotive industry and a deep understanding of quality systems and tools such as IATF 16949 and APQP, and will bring a proactive, collaborative approach to problem-solving and cross-functional teamwork.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
● Provide quality assurance support to assigned launching programs, including trial preparation, safe launch planning, and internal auditing.
● Identify, report, and track quality problems and/or trends.
● Recommend and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement efforts in collaboration with the cross-functional team.
● Participate in and conduct scrap reduction programs.
● Prepare quality documents, including control plans, PFMEA, capability studies, and PPAP package submissions.
● Serve as the primary interface with the customer SQE.
● Coordinate engineering change implementations with the cross-functional team.
● Lead response and investigation efforts for customer claims and internal quality investigations.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
● Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
● 3-5 years of experience in the automotive industry.
● Knowledge of IATF 16949 and APQP requirements.
● Understanding of GD&T and injection molding.
● Familiarity with control plans, FMEA, process flow, 8D, SPC, poka-yoke, and data collection/analysis.
WHAT SETS THIS ROLE APART
● A dynamic team environment that rewards self-starters who bring their own creativity, passion, and vision to the role.
● Real opportunity to tackle challenging launches and growth opportunities head-on.
● A structured, organized culture that values systematic approaches to maintaining program timing.
● Close, high-visibility collaboration with internal and external stakeholders on rewarding projects.
● A resourceful, root-cause-driven approach to problem-solving is genuinely valued and developed.
COMPENSATION & DETAILS
● Compensation: Competitive, commensurate with experience (details available upon inquiry).
● Classification: Exempt.
● Location: Confidential — disclosed to qualified candidates upon initial screening.
● Employment Type: Full-Time.
● Reports To: Senior Manager, Program Management and Quality.
VanSpeag Group LLC (VSG) is conducting a confidential search on behalf of n independent, medium-sized supplier in this market. This is a critical leadership role responsible for building and sustaining a high-performance quality culture across a fast-paced, precision-driven manufacturing environment.
Due to the confidential nature of this search, the client name will be disclosed only to qualified candidates who advance in the selection process.
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