Quality Control Engineer

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Control Engineer to maintain, enforce, and improve our manufacturing quality standards. You will ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001:2015 standards, oversee incoming/in-process/outgoing quality inspections, and drive root-cause problem solving using core quality tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Systems Compliance: Maintain daily adherence to ISO 9001:2015 and automotive IATF 16949 QMS guidelines. Participate in internal and external quality audits.
• Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement: Lead non-conformance investigations using 8D reports, 5-Why analysis, and Fishbone (Ishikawa) diagrams. Facilitate cross-functional teams to implement Kaizen projects and permanent corrective actions.
• Process Control & Defect Prevention: Implement Poka-Yoke (error-proofing) solutions across production lines. Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) tools (control charts, Cpk/Ppk analysis) to monitor process stability and capability.
• Core Automotive Tools (APQP/PPAP): Assist in creating and updating FMEA (PFMEA), Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams. Support Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and customer PPAP submissions.
• Inspection & Testing: Establish inspection criteria, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and visual controls for line inspectors. Manage calibration schedules for gauges and measuring equipment.
• Supplier & Customer Quality: Interface with suppliers on component defects and address customer quality concerns with rapid, data-driven corrective action responses.

Key Qualifications & Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Materials Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Experience: 2–5 years of QC/QA experience within a manufacturing or automotive supplier environment.
• Certifications: Certified ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 Internal Auditor or ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) preferred.

Technical Skills & Expertise

AreaRequired CompetenciesQMS StandardsDeep understanding of IATF 16949 & ISO 9001:2015 clauses and documentation.Problem SolvingHands-on experience leading 8D, 5-Why, CAPA, and Kaizen activities.Quality ToolsProficiency in SPC, Poka-Yoke, 7 QC Tools, APQP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSA.EquipmentFamiliarity with basic metrology tools (calipers, micrometers, CMM, optical comparators).