Quality Engineer

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Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a global, vertically integrated manufacturer of lightweight metal components serving the mobility industry. Our expertise spans design, casting, machining, and assembly of aluminum, magnesium, and iron components used in safety-critical applications.

With a strong focus on innovation and sustainability, we help enable lighter, more efficient vehicles that improve fuel economy and reduce emissions. Our global footprint and engineering capabilities allow us to deliver high-quality solutions to leading automotive manufacturers worldwide.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity to join a global manufacturing organization at the forefront of lightweighting and next-generation mobility. You will play a key role in ensuring quality for safety-critical components while working in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.

You will have the chance to partner with engineering, operations, and customers to drive continuous improvement, influence production quality, and support new product launches in an industry that is rapidly evolving.

Job Details

We are seeking a hands-on Quality Engineer to support manufacturing quality across casting and machining operations. This role will focus on driving defect reduction, leading root cause analysis, and ensuring compliance with automotive quality standards while supporting both production and new program launches.

Key Responsibilities
Support plant quality initiatives across casting, machining, and assembly operations
Lead root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions for internal and customer quality issues
Drive continuous improvement efforts focused on scrap reduction, rework, and process capability
Partner with manufacturing and process engineering teams to improve product and process quality
Support APQP activities, including PPAP submissions, control plans, and FMEA development
Monitor and report on key quality metrics, identifying trends and driving corrective actions
Interface directly with customers on quality concerns, containment actions, and resolution plans
Support supplier quality activities, including issue resolution and performance improvement
Conduct layered process audits and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and internal quality systems
Assist in new product launches to ensure quality standards are defined, validated, and achieved
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
3 or more years of experience in automotive manufacturing quality
Experience with casting, machining, or metal components such as aluminum, iron, or magnesium preferred
Strong understanding of automotive quality standards such as IATF 16949 and ISO 9001
Experience with core quality tools including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and MSA
Familiarity with GD&T and blueprint reading
Skills and Competencies
Strong problem-solving skills with experience in structured methodologies such as 8D and root cause analysis
Hands-on, floor-oriented mindset with the ability to work closely with production teams
High attention to detail and commitment to quality in safety-critical applications
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with customers and cross-functional teams
Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze trends and drive improvements

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