IATF 16949 Quality Systems Engineer

• Uphold and improve the Quality Management System to meet IATF 16949:2016 and all applicable regulatory directives.
• Coordinate and perform investigations of production issues with QC Technicians to ensure customer and regulatory needs are met.
• Own the full lifecycle of nonconformances (NCRs) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs) to verified completion.
• Verify and maintain adherence to customer-specific requirements.
• Serve as the primary customer-facing Quality contact; build and sustain strong customer relationships.
• Participate in internal and external audits; prepare documentation, evidence, and responses.
• Deliver training for quality and production teams on product specifications and requirements.
• Support APQP for new product launches, including PPAP creation/submission and safe launch activities.

• 4+ years in a product quality role with direct quality system compliance experience.
• Hands-on knowledge of APQP, Core Tools, and authoring full PPAP packages.
• Proficient with quality inspection methods and measurement tools.
• Working knowledge of blow molding, injection molding, and assembly processes (preferred).
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional analytical and computational skills; familiarity with structured problem-solving tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Creative, innovative, and confident decision-maker.

Technical proficiencies

• GD&T
• Continuous Improvement and Kaizen
• Troubleshooting
• Measurement System Analysis (MSA)
• Statistical Process Control (SPC)
• Process FMEA (PFMEA)
• 5 Why root cause analysis
• Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Quality Control and Field Measurements
• PPAP process experience