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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manufacturing Quality Systems Engineer -- Automotive/Industrial - **Company:** trak group - **Location:** Lebanon, OH, United States - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Microsoft Office, Minitab, Statistical Process Control (SPC) - **Published:** September 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/15_39260195 ## About the Role * Experience partnering directly with customers in a quality, engineering, manufacturing, or technical capacity. * Proficiency with structured problem-solving (8D, 5 Whys, Six Sigma) and data-driven decision-making. * Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949. * Comfort with core quality tools: SPC, APQP, FMEA, MSA, Control Plans, PPAP. * Understanding of manufacturing/assembly processes, equipment, tooling, inspection methods, and process controls. * Experience with statistical and quality software (e.g., Minitab) plus Microsoft Office and standard business tools. * Strong written and verbal communication; able to interface confidently with customers and internal stakeholders. * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced plant environment; organized, analytical, and detail-oriented with strong follow-through. * Collaborative and independent working style; professionalism, accountability, integrity, and sound judgment. * History of improving processes for better customer and internal outcomes., * Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field preferred; equivalent education and relevant manufacturing/quality experience considered. ## Description When customers depend on us, quality can't be an afterthought. You'll champion customer satisfaction and process excellence across the plant-linking Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, and Operations to deliver compliant, reliable product every time. What you'll do * Be the customer's primary quality contact: respond to concerns, coordinate internal actions, and communicate updates in customer portals and via scorecards. * Lead root-cause and corrective action using structured methods (8D, 5 Whys, Six Sigma) and confirm effectiveness on the floor. * Stand up short-term countermeasures-containment, inspection, sorting-when quality issues arise. * Enable new product and process introductions: define quality requirements, generate documentation, run validation, and deliver APQP/PPAP outputs. * Drive production readiness and early-build quality checks to prevent escapes. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve products, processes, equipment capability, and overall quality performance. * Run cross-functional problem-solving sessions and standardize the use of proven quality methodologies. * Investigate internal/external nonconformances; manage disposition and implement preventive actions. * Lead or support continuous improvement projects that enhance quality, efficiency, waste reduction, and process reliability. * Collect and analyze data to support qualification/validation of components, processes, tooling, and equipment. * Conduct layered product/process audits to verify compliance with internal and customer requirements and quality-system standards. * Maintain thorough quality documentation; train production and support teams on expectations and customer-specific needs. * Take on additional quality projects as required. ## Related Videos - [Coffee with Developers - Scott Chacon on growing GitButler and the future of version control](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/914-coffee-with-developers-scott-chacon-on-growing-gitbutler-and-the-future-of-version-control) - [Data Science in Retail](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/586-data-science-in-retail) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Data Science on Software Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/162-data-science-on-software-data) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [The Innovation Formula: Fast Prototyping, Data Analysis, and Real User Insights](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1421-the-innovation-formula-fast-prototyping-data-analysis-and-real-user-insights) ## Related Articles - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [The 12 Best Jobs for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/401-the-12-best-jobs-for-software-engineers) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [The Ultimate Software Engineer Career Path Guide for 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/146-the-ultimate-software-engineer-career-path-guide-for-2023)