Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Job Description

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.

OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW
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.

Company Description

OPPORTUNITY OVERVIEW\r\nVanSpeag 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.\r\nDue to the confidential nature of this search, the client name will be disclosed only to qualified candidates who advance in the selection process.