A global Tier 1/Tier 2 automotive supplier is hiring a Quality and Materials Engineer to support quality systems, customer quality, metallurgical lab activities, and new product launches. This is a hands-on role working daily across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Warehouse Operations, with direct customer contact on quality issues.
What you’ll do
- Support the Quality & Engineering Manager with daily Engineering, Quality Lab, and Manufacturing Engineering activities
- Maintain the QMS: document control, internal audits, corrective actions, and audit prep for IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and EcoVadis
- Own APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and customer-specific quality documentation
- Investigate customer complaints through root cause analysis, lead CAPAs, and prepare 8D reports and corrective action responses
- Coordinate metallurgical testing, dimensional inspection, hardness testing, and microstructure analysis for cylinder liners and other cast/machined metal parts; interpret results and resolve material concerns
- Maintain lab calibration, traceability, and testing records; coordinate third-party lab testing when needed
- Support new product launches from prototype through production: validation, capability studies, readiness reviews, and engineering changes
- Drive continuous improvement using Lean, 5S, and Kaizen; track and report quality KPIs
- Train and coach production staff on quality standards and inspection methods
- Travel to customer sites for audits, launches, and quality reviews as required
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (required)
- 5+ years in automotive manufacturing quality; experience with cylinder liners or metal automotive components strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and core tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC)
- Experience with 8D problem solving and customer corrective action responses
- Exposure to metallurgical or materials lab testing and ASTM/SAE material standards
- Experience working with international customers or colleagues is a plus
- Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail; proficient in MS Office
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); short- and long-term disability; life insurance; tuition reimbursement; PTO.
No relocation assistance or visa sponsorship available for this position.