Senior Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

CSP is the industry leader in the formulation and molding of lightweight, advanced composite components for the transportation industries. As an innovative, full-service Tier One supplier, we offer an entrepreneurial environment where you're only limited by your own imagination. In addition to our team-focused environment, we provide industry-leading benefits, called BENEfits4U. Our comprehensive offering includes: affordable medical, dental, and vision care; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; 401k with company match and much, much more.

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain and ensure compliance with the plant Quality Management System in alignment with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis and drive implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) using structured problem-solving methods (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Support the Quality Manager in establishing, implementing, and sustaining plant-level quality systems, standards, and procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, Kaizen) and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Provide statistical analysis (SPC, MSA, capability studies, sampling plans) to monitor process performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Partner with Engineering and Operations to ensure successful new product launches (APQP/PPAP) and seamless transfer from development into production.
• Act as a key plant-floor resource, supporting production teams in resolving in-process quality issues and reducing scrap, rework, and downtime.
• Support and mentor Quality Inspectors and production personnel to ensure adherence to quality standards and procedures.
• Plan and conduct internal audits, layered process audits, and support external/customer audits; ensure timely closure of findings.
• Investigate customer complaints and internal nonconformances; implement robust corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Develop, maintain, and control plant quality documentation (control plans, work instructions, procedures, quality manuals).
• Oversee incoming and outgoing quality activities, including inspection processes and product release requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement of receiving inspection processes and supplier quality performance.
• Manage supplier quality performance by monitoring metrics, conducting audits, and driving corrective actions.
• Ensure timely resolution of supplier nonconformances and escalation as needed.
• Prepare and present Corrective Action Reports (CARs), quality metrics, and performance updates to plant leadership.
• Support plant KPIs related to quality (PPM, scrap, rework, customer returns, audit results).

Qualifications:

• 5–7 years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 and core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Strong communication skills.
• Flexible schedule and ability to work overtime.
• Experience in Tier 1 automotive supplier environment.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
• Lead Auditor certification.
• Experience with ERP/QMS systems and tools such as Minitab.

Competencies:

• Drives Results
• Decision Quality
• Collaborates
• Customer Focus
• Continuous Improvement Mindset
• Communicates Effectively

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in quality, mechanical, industrial engineering, or related field.

Physical Requirements:

• High-volume automotive manufacturing environment.
• Regular presence on the production floor.
• Exposure to machinery, noise, and temperature variations; PPE required.
• Ability to support off-shift operations and overtime as needed.

If you enjoy innovation, and an opportunity to learn and contribute to a growing organization, CSP is the place for you!