A leading global automotive manufacturer is seeking a Quality Engineer to join their quality team. This role includes managing customer communications and complaints, overseeing PPAP documentation, and leading the execution of FMEA and Control Plan activities.
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.
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.
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.Strong commitment to internal career advancementChance to collaborate with leading Fortune 500 clients
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
Our client is a global supplier focused on fuel housings and fuel doors for the automotive sector, partnering with major OEMs such as Ford, GM, Stellantis, Toyota, and Honda. Based in the southern Chicago suburbs, the company operates from a modern 40,000 sq. ft. facility staffed by around 150 employees. With a strong commitment to promoting from within, they provide excellent opportunities for career development and advancement.
