Quality Engineer | Automotive | Akron, OH

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer to ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance in the automotive sector. This role near Akron, OH requires a proactive professional with a strong technical background in quality assurance and manufacturing processes.

Client Details

Our client is a longstanding U.S.‑based manufacturing organization with more than three decades of operational history, known for supporting companies across sectors such as automotive, industrial equipment, medical, agriculture, electronics, and consumer appliances.

They maintain both domestic and international production facilities, enabling competitive global support and consistent delivery standards. Their operations are guided by internationally recognized quality and environmental certifications, reflecting a strong commitment to reliability and continuous improvement

Description

• Provide hands‑on support for customized manufacturing initiatives while coordinating closely with the team at the overseas production facility.
• Enhance existing quality systems to reinforce a zero‑defect mindset across suppliers, internal teams, and support functions.
• Partner with program management, engineering, materials, sales, and purchasing teams to achieve project goals and meet operational timelines.
• Lead the review of PPAP documentation and ensure timely submission and approval with customers.
• Manage customer issue resolution, including complaint analysis, root‑cause identification, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Participate in product audits and help maintain ongoing compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 requirements throughout the organization.
• Collaborate with international cross‑functional teams on product and process improvement efforts, working directly with engineering partners abroad who operate in English.
• AIAG Tools - APQP/PFMEA/Control Plan/PPAP

Profile

A successful Quality Engineer should have:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field is preferred but not required
• AIAG Core Tools
• Continuous Improvement Methodologies - 5Whys, 8D, PDCA, Gemba Walks, 5s
• Quality management experience - either ISO 9001 or IATF 16949
• Manufacturing processes like wire processing, molding, welding and continuity testing
• Proficiency with MS office applications
• Ability to read and understanding CAD drawings
• ASQ certification is preferred but not required
• Potential travel for 25% to manufacturing sites and/or suppliers

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from $70000 to $80000, based on experience.
• End of year cash bonus depending on company profitability
• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Health Savings Account

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