Quality Engineer - Automotive Manufacturing

• Join a growing manufacturing company
• Opportunity for career advancement

About Our Client
We are currently partnered up with an Automotive Manufacturing Company in their search to add a Quality Engineer to the team due to growth. This position will report up into the Quality Manager at the 100 employee + plant and will ideally have 3+ years of experience within the Automotive Manufacturing industry. If interested, please read on and apply to the Quality Engineer - Automotive Manufacturing job based near New Haven, CT.
Job Description
The Quality Engineer - Automotive Manufacturing will be responsible for the following:

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes to meet customer, regulatory, and industry standards (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, etc.).
• Monitor and analyze production data to identify trends, defects, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive action (CAPA) activities using problem-solving tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, and FMEA.
• Collaborate with design, engineering, and production teams to ensure quality is built into products from development through launch.
• Manage inspection and testing activities, including dimensional analysis using precision measuring equipment (CMM, micrometers, calipers, gauges).
• Conduct supplier quality audits, evaluations, and support corrective actions to ensure incoming material compliance.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation, including PPAP submissions, control plans, and process flow diagrams.
• Support internal and external audits, including customer visits and certification audits.
• Provide training and guidance to operators and technicians on quality standards and inspection procedures.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
The ideal Quality Engineer - Automotive Manufacturing will have the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (or equivalent technical experience).
• 3+ years of quality engineering experience in automotive or precision manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, and PPAP requirements.
• Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies (SPC, MSA, GD&T).
• Experience with CMM programming/operation and precision measurement techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality management software.
• Green Belt certification a plus.

What's on Offer
The successful Quality Engineer - Automotive Manufacturing will be rewarded with the following:

• Base Salary of $80,000-$100,000 depending on experience
• 401K Match
• PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision

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