Quality Engineer, Automotive Quality Systems & APQP/PPAP

As Quality Engineer, you own customer quality for North American OEMs across the full product lifecycle, from design to production. This role covers automotive antenna systems, RF, and connected vehicle products such as telematics, GPS, cellular, V2X, and wireless charging, with direct accountability for customer escalations and APQP/PPAP deliverables. You operate from a small, engineering-driven satellite office in Belleville, MI, collaborating with global manufacturing sites in China, Vietnam, and Mexico. You lead root cause analysis and corrective actions using 8D, FMEA, and SPC to ensure robust quality performance. This contract-to-hire role offers a pay range of $85,000-$105,000 and requires travel to OEM sites about 25% of the time.

You own supplier quality for a high-volume automotive plant, resolving issues that disrupt production. Acting as the primary quality interface with suppliers, you drive corrective actions using 8D, 5 Why, and PDCA, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO standards. You collaborate with cross-functional teams and supplier development to prevent recurrence. This role stands out for its direct impact on plant performance and 50% travel, including international visits.

You will own the quality assurance framework for advanced manufacturing programs across aerospace, defense, and battery production. Apply statistical process control and metrology to drive non-conformance reduction from first article to full-rate production. Collaborate with engineering and operations on APQP, PPAP, and PFMEA activities. Champion corrective actions through MRB and root cause analysis. This role offers direct ownership of quality systems in a collaborative, ownership-driven culture.

Quality Engineer will own quality controls for new product launches at a Tier 1 automotive supplier, ensuring APQP documentation and process controls meet IATF 16949:2016 standards. You will act as the primary customer quality contact for GM and Stellantis, managing corrective actions and 8D reports. This role sits on a cross-functional team with production, tooling, and engineering in Detroit. You will drive continuous improvement and reduce COPQ while supporting on-site launch activities. Unlike generic QA roles, this position demands deep OEM portal expertise and weekly customer interaction.

Lead quality initiatives for manufacturing operations in Franklin Indiana overseeing product and process quality across MRO and OEM activities driving compliance and continuous improvement. Seek candidate with 5+ years experience in regulated manufacturing quality systems proficient in Excel statistics and root cause analysis authorized to work in US.

You will own quality assurance for manufacturing processes, ensuring every product meets customer specs. You'll analyze statistical data, run quality cost analyses, and manage customer complaints from initial report to root cause resolution. You'll act as the bridge between customers and Manufacturing teams, driving improvements based on real issues. This role directly impacts production efficiency and customer satisfaction. You'll also assist with audits and develop new testing methods to raise the bar. This is a direct hire opportunity in Tinley Park, IL, paying $75,000-$85,000.