Quality Engineering Manager to lead quality performance in a fast-paced Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for managing customer concerns, leading corrective actions, and ensuring compliance with internal and customer requirements.
This position plays a key role in improving quality performance, reducing non-quality costs, and supporting continuous improvement across the plant.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage all quality assurance activities and KPIs (PPM, claims, rework, audits)
- Drive root cause analysis   and ensure effective corrective actions
- Manage customer complaints and reporting, ensuring timely communication
- Support and oversee APQP and PPAP submissions for new and existing programs
- Monitor and improve supplier quality performance and audits
- Manage non-conforming material (DMR) and containment activities
- Coordinate quality lab and metrology activities
- Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 14001, and customer requirements
- Support plant initiatives focused on continuous improvement and cost reduction
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Production, Engineering, Maintenance)
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Industrial, Mechanical, or related Engineering field
- Minimum 3+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in automotive
- Strong knowledge of:
- APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA
- Root cause analysis (5PB / 8D)
- GD&T and quality systems
- Experience with IATF 16949 / ISO 14001 / VDA standards
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in welding and/or stamping operations
- Experience managing supplier quality and audits
- Exposure to metrology and lab analysis
- Background in a Tier 1 automotive environment