Quality Engineer
Automotive Manufacturing | Holland/Zeeland, MI | Relocation Assistance Available
Our client is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support manufacturing quality, supplier performance, and continuous improvement initiatives within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. This role will work closely with customers, suppliers, operations, and engineering teams to ensure products meet the highest quality standards while supporting new programs and ongoing process improvements.
Key Focus Areas: Quality Engineering | IATF 16949 Compliance | PPAP | Supplier Quality | Corrective Actions | Continuous Improvement
What You’ll Do
- Ensure high-quality products are delivered to customers by supporting manufacturing quality processes and standards
- Support supplier quality activities, customer requirements, manufacturing operations, and new program launches
- Maintain and improve quality systems, procedures, and documentation
- Support IATF 16949 compliance efforts, internal audits, and quality system requirements
- Manage and support PPAP submissions and production launch activities
- Lead and support corrective action processes, including root cause analysis and problem-solving activities
- Create and maintain quality plans, work instructions, procedures, and related documentation
- Analyze quality data and documentation to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities
- Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Suppliers, and Customers to resolve quality concerns
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on product quality, process performance, and customer satisfaction
- Support manufacturing teams in maintaining quality standards and meeting performance expectations
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related technical field
- 2+ years of automotive manufacturing experience in a quality engineering role
- Experience with IATF 16949, PPAP, internal auditing, and corrective action processes
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and identify solutions
- Experience working with suppliers, customers, and cross-functional manufacturing teams
- Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with vision systems is highly preferred
- Willingness to support overtime as needed
