Quality Engineer - Automotive background is Must

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Location: Columbus, IN

Duration: 6++Contract (Possible Extension)

Description

ON-SITE | Exempt

Senior Site Quality Engineer

Schedule: Monday through Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM with OT on some weekends. (weekend availability is a must).

Role Summary

The Senior Site Quality Engineer leads continuous improvement projects to ensure defect-free manufacturing processes. This role focuses on achieving high-quality standards, meeting customer requirements, and driving business results through technical expertise and leadership.

NOTE: It is very important that candidates have GD&T, APQP, PPAP, VDA FMEA, MSA, SPC and CP knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Quality Management: Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, APQP, and PPAP requirements.
• Dimensional Engineering: Perform GD&T analysis and use PolyWorks for 3D measurement and part validation.
• Problem Solving: Lead root cause analysis (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa) to resolve internal and external quality issues.
• Technical Support: Serve as a resource for metrology, SPC, and MSA (Gage R&R) studies.
• Continuous Improvement: Utilize Lean and Six Sigma tools to reduce scrap, rework, and process variation.
• Collaboration: Work with manufacturing, tooling, and customers to manage change and resolve nonconformities.
• Mentorship: Coach less experienced team members in quality practices and core tools.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or related technical field).
• Experience: 2–5 years in manufacturing, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in GD&T, AIAG Core Tools, and metrology software.
• Communication: Ability to convey technical data clearly to stakeholders and customers.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with CMM programming or 3D scanning.
• Knowledge of 6S, welding processes, or Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Proficiency in Minitab or advanced Excel for statistical analysis.