Quality Engineer

$80k

Thornley Corporate Solutions

About the job Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer (QE / Senior Quality Technician) | Automotive Tier 1 Supplier | Howell, MI | On-site

Salary: up to $80,000 per year. No bonus.

The Opportunity

We are recruiting a Quality Engineer for a growing automotive Tier 1 supplier at their Howell, Michigan facility. This is a small, fast-growing plant (around 30 staff, direct and indirect) with new business arriving and additional takeover business still to be awarded, so there is real scope to shape quality as the site scales.

What You'll Do

Lead APQP Core Tools implementation across project teams from concept through launch
Drive feasibility studies and risk assessments throughout the supply chain
Develop and execute Process FMEAs with cross-functional teams
Create comprehensive Control Plans covering the entire value chain
Support Run-at-Rate activities and ensure quality readiness for production launches
Conduct MSA and Process Capability Studies per Production Control Plan requirements
Manage PPAP submissions and customer approval processes
Capture and implement Lessons Learned for continuous improvement
Ensure Release Gate deliverables meet quality maturity standards
Proactively identify risks and implement Special Control Strategies
Bridge communication between plants, suppliers, and customers
Drive quality performance metrics and process improvements

What You Bring

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or a related technical field
5-6 years of automotive quality engineering experience (Tier 1/2 supplier or OEM)
Hands-on expertise with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and Control Plans
Strong knowledge of customer-specific requirements (GM, Ford, Stellantis)
SAP and advanced MS Office proficiency
Excellent communication and presentation skills

Ideal Background:

Experience in a Tier 1 supplier environment
Track record of successful product launches and PPAP approvals
Workshop facilitation and cross-functional leadership experience
Proactive problem-solver with strong relationship-building abilities
Customer-facing quality experience with major OEMs

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