Quality Engineer

We are recruiting an experienced Quality Engineer to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensuring product and process quality throughout the manufacturing lifecycle by supporting APQP activities, PPAP submissions, customer requirements, problem-solving initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts
• Develops and maintains quality systems aligned with IATF 16949 standards
• Leads investigations into quality issues
• Facilitates corrective and preventive actions
• Monitors key performance indicators to improve product conformity and customer satisfaction
• Working closely with production, engineering, suppliers, and customers, the Quality Engineer drives defect prevention, risk reduction, and operational excellence across manufacturing operations.
• Support the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring compliance with IATF 16949, CSR’s and internal quality standards
• Develop, maintain, and update quality procedures, work instructions, and documentation
• Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure product conformity
• Participate in new product launches and process changes
• Investigate customer complaints and quality concerns and lead corrective action activities
• Act as a liaison between customers and internal departments regarding quality-related issues
• Support customer audits, assessments, and visits and conduct internal audits (LPA, process, product)
• Lead root cause analysis investigations using methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, and Fishbone Analysis
• Support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities
• Prepare and review Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation
• Review and maintain PFMEAs, Control Plans, process flow diagrams, and related quality documentation
• Monitor KPIs including PPM, scrap, rework, customer complaints, and internal defects.
• Prepare reports and present quality performance information to management and customers
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement projects focused on quality, cost reduction, waste elimination, and process optimization
• Provide quality-related training and guidance to employees and supervisors

Health, Safety & Wellness

• Prioritize safety and comply with the Health and Safety Management System
• Support risk reduction, hazard identification, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and wellness legislation and company standards
• Uphold and adhere to the Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

Environmental

• Promote the global Environmental Management System with a focus on footprint reduction, recycling, and resource efficiency
• Ensure compliance with environmental legislation and company standards.

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in: Engineering, Quality Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent in experience.
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) is preferred
• Minimum of three (3) or more years of quality engineering experience within a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment is preferred
• Experience with IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, customer complaint management, supplier quality, internal auditing, and continuous improvement methodologies is strongly preferred
• Skills and Abilities: Quality Management Systems, Automotive Core Tools, Problem Solving and Root Cause Analysis, Analytical Thinking, Customer Focus and Supplier Management, Auditing, Teamwork and Collaboration Attention to Detail
• Computer Skills: Microsoft 365, Quality Management Systems (QMS), ERP/MRP Systems, Statistical Analysis Software, Customer Portals

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• $60,000 - $82,000/year (depending on experience)