Quality Engineer l Automotive

A global automotive manufacturer is seeking a Quality Engineer to join its quality team. In this role, you will manage customer communications and concerns, oversee PPAP documentation, and take the lead on FMEA and Control Plan activities.

Client Details

Our client is a global automotive supplier focused on fuel housings and fuel doors, supporting leading OEMs such as Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota, and Honda. Based in the southern suburbs of Chicago, they operate a state-of-the-art 40,000 sq. ft. facility with a team of about 150 employees. The company places a strong emphasis on promoting from within, providing outstanding opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Description

• Develop and maintain comprehensive Control Plans for Production Quality Control, integrating insights from continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct advanced quality audits and establish standards for in-process and finished products and materials.
• Provide expertise in testing methodologies, sampling techniques, and training programs.
• Analyze complex quality data, identify defective products, and recommend necessary procedural improvements.
• Ensure compliance across all quality testing and validation stages.
• Lead quality audits, regulatory inspections, laboratory studies, research, testing, and operational processes.
• Collaborate with external vendors, contractors, and suppliers to uphold organizational quality standards.
• Offer technical leadership and support training for less experienced engineers and inspectors.
• Maintain oversight of materials, facilities, and product quality.
• Manage customer complaints and serve as the primary customer contact.
• Oversee nonconformance material disposition and reworked product inspections.
• Track and report costs with accuracy.
• Measure prototype, pre-production, and serial parts during product launch.
• Manage all serial PPAP documentation.
• Lead and facilitate problem-solving initiatives using the 8D Process, DMAIC Principles, and 5-Why Analysis.
• Interpret SPC data to assess part quality, with a strong understanding of Cpk and Ppk metrics.
• Assist manufacturing engineers in reducing RPN by enhancing PFMEAs and Control Plans based on lessons learned.

Profile

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant industry experience
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience as a Quality Engineer
• Ability to read prints
• GD&T experience required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sponsorship not provided

Job Offer

• Salary up to $90k depending on experience
• 3 weeks PTO
• BCBS health insurance
• 401K match of 6%

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