Quality Engineer- Automotive- Pittsburgh, PA

The Quality Engineer (Automotive) supports manufacturing operations by driving IATF 16949 compliance, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role ensures products meet customer and regulatory standards through hands-on problem-solving, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration.

Client Details

My client develops a diverse portfolio of advanced protective materials that insulate, seal, bond, and safeguard critical applications. Their solutions support high-growth industries such as electronics, telecommunications, automotive, construction, oil & gas, and healthcare, positioning them as a key partner in innovation and reliability.

Description

The Quality Engineer (Automotive) will:

• Support and maintain IATF 16949 compliance across manufacturing processes.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive actions for quality issues.
• Monitor product quality through inspections, testing, and data analysis.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and suppliers to resolve quality concerns and drive continuous improvement.
• Assist with internal and customer audits, ensuring documentation and processes meet regulatory and customer requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to production teams to maintain high-quality standards.

Profile

The successful applicant will have:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or a related technical field.
• Experience in quality engineering within a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 standards, quality systems, and audit processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action implementation.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and suppliers.

Job Offer

• Work in a high-growth, diversified manufacturing environment with exposure to multiple industries.
• Play a key role in maintaining IATF 16949 compliance and shaping quality systems.
• Collaborate across engineering, operations, and supply chain on impactful continuous improvement initiatives.
• Gain hands-on experience solving complex quality challenges with advanced tools and processes.
• Competitive compensation, strong benefits, and career growth opportunities within a global organization.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.