Manufacturing Quality Engineer (Crew B)
Location: Onsite
Shift: Crew B | Wednesday - Saturday | 7:00 PM - 5:30 AM
Initial training will be completed on day shift before transitioning to the Crew B schedule.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Quality Engineer to support the launch of new products and manufacturing processes within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. This role will play a key part in ensuring quality standards are established, implemented, and maintained throughout production, with a strong focus on launch readiness, process development, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and quality teams to deliver high-quality products while supporting a safe and successful production launch.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement quality assurance and quality control processes for manufacturing operations, including sub-assembly and final assembly.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to define and integrate quality requirements into manufacturing processes.
- Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions to address product and process quality concerns.
- Conduct audits and process reviews to ensure compliance with established quality standards and specifications.
- Support supplier quality activities by collaborating with internal supplier quality teams to establish and monitor incoming material requirements.
- Create and maintain quality documentation including control plans, inspection procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
- Perform risk assessments using industry-standard quality tools and methodologies to minimize manufacturing and product risks.
- Support the development and maintenance of Process FMEAs and related quality documentation.
- Help establish quality processes and technical standards in partnership with product development, manufacturing, and program teams.
- Support product validation activities, testing initiatives, and quality approvals related to vehicle systems and functions.
- Provide daily quality support to manufacturing operations and technical teams.
- Participate in launch activities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in automotive manufacturing quality, quality engineering, or related disciplines.
- Experience supporting new product launches within an OEM or Tier 1 automotive environment strongly preferred.
- Strong understanding of vehicle development, manufacturing processes, and launch quality requirements.
- Proven track record of contributing to successful program launches while meeting quality and operational objectives.
- Experience leading problem-solving activities and root cause investigations.
- Strong knowledge of quality management systems, quality assurance, and quality control principles.
- Proficiency with automotive quality tools and methodologies, including:
- APQP
- PPAP
- FMEA
- Control Plans
- MSA
- SPC
- AIAG Core Tools
- IATF 16949 requirements
- Ability to analyze product and process performance and make sound, data-driven decisions.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Experience in a startup, high-growth, or rapidly changing manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated success working on high-performing launch or manufacturing teams.
- Strong understanding of assembly operations and quality systems within automotive manufacturing.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who brings integrity, resourcefulness, and a continuous improvement mindset to every challenge. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, collaborating across multiple functions, and driving quality excellence during critical product launch activities.
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