Quality Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with industry standards, including IATF 16949 and ISO 9001, and VDA standards.
• Lead, plan internal audits and coordinate external audits, including customer and certification body audits.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customer quality issues and manage complaint resolution using 8D, 5-Why, and Root Cause Analysis methods.
• Monitor customer scorecards and drive improvement plans as needed, and report monthly to management.
• Lead or support supplier evaluations and audits, and manage supplier non-conformances and corrective actions in coordination.
• Monitor in-process quality controls and implement process adjustments to maintain product standards.
• Lead the development and approval of Control Plans, FMEAs, and PPAP submissions
• Support new product launches from a quality assurance perspective.
• Track quality KPIs, including scrap rates, rework, PPM, and internal/external defect rates, and provide regular reports to management.
• Implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) and other data-driven quality tools such as MSA according to customer requirements.
• Manage and develop quality team members, and conduct quality training sessions for inspectors, technicians, and staff across operations, logistics, and new employees during onboarding processes.
• Identify potential quality risks and recommend preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Create or update any instruction, procedure, or visual forms all across the plant related with all departments.
• Other duties within the scope of the position may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within an automotive environment.
• Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, VDA 6.3 and core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC).
• Strong knowledge of SAP.
• Proven experience leading internal and external audits, including customer and certification body audits.
• Hands-on experience with problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5-Why, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen principles; Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• Experience in an international company is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across production, engineering, and customer-facing teams.
• A reliable and personable team player who can work independently or within a team environment.
• Looking for long-term growth and willing to invest in the company's success.
• Highly organized, responsible, and disciplined, with a strong sense of ownership over tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality-related software tools (e.g., SPC or QMS platforms).
• Valid work authorization in the U.S.

We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Paid off (PTO) and paid time holidays
• 401 (k) with retirement plan with company contribution
• Training and growth opportunities with a growing international company