Quality Control Engineer

Role Overview

• Perform real-time in-line part defect analysis across the affected manufacturing process, identifying defect patterns, root causes, and containment actions (as necessary).
• Review dimensional, functional, and visual inspection results to prevent defect leaks to customer and maintain stable production quality.
• Lead cross-functional troubleshooting activities on the shop floor to promptly address abnormal conditions and quality alerts.
• Manage immediate containment activities, including segregation, generating sort or rework instructions, and communication with production teams.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve HL Mando’s enhanced inspection documentation, Quality Technician Inspection Questions, incoming inspection sampling plans to meet IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and OEM-specific requirements.
• Conduct process audits to assess compliance with standard operating procedures, control plans, specifications, and error-proofing systems.
• Execute product audits to verify product conformity, measurements, performance checks, dimensional validation, etc.
• Document audit findings, lead corrective actions and follow-ups, and ensure timely closure with verified effectiveness.
• Lead cross-functional teams using structured problem-solving activities using 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, etc.
• Conduct data analysis (SPC, capability studies, trend charts) to predict and prevent potential quality issues.
• Validate the effectiveness of solutions through corrective action follow-up audits, capability studies, review and KPI performance tracking.
• Monitor critical-to-quality characteristics in-line and control plan adherence to ensure stable and capable processes.
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and process improvements through product validation and PPAP submissions.
• Serve as a technical contact for customer quality issues, warranty claims, and returned part analysis (as needed).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 2–5+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing quality (tier 1 or tier 2) or product quality engineering.
• Strong knowledge of automotive standards: IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA.
• Hands-on experience with quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, Control Plans, and writing inspection plans.
• Proficiency with data analysis software (e.g., Minitab or similar) and an understanding of GD&T and metrology equipment.
• Analytical, communication, and cross-functional problem-solving skills.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification (preferred).
• Experience in high-volume automotive Tier-1 manufacturing environments (preferred).
• Auditing (preferred).
• IATF 16949 experience (preferred).
• Reduction in quality costs (preferred).
• Assembly and Machining Experience (preferred).
• Knowledge of inspection and measurement technologies (preferred).
• Previous experience working directly with major automotive OEMs or Tier-1/2 suppliers (preferred).

Tech Stack

• Assembly

Benefits

• Competitive Salary commensurate with experience.
• Benefits package includes health, dental & vision insurance, life insurance and other supplemental benefits.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.