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Quality and Materials Engineer

  • Taylor, MI

A global Tier 1/Tier 2 automotive supplier is hiring a Quality and Materials Engineer to support quality systems, customer quality, metallurgical lab activities, and new product launches. This is a hands-on role working daily across Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Warehouse Operations, with direct customer contact on quality issues.

What you’ll do

  • Support the Quality & Engineering Manager with daily Engineering, Quality Lab, and Manufacturing Engineering activities
  • Maintain the QMS: document control, internal audits, corrective actions, and audit prep for IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and EcoVadis
  • Own APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, SPC, and customer-specific quality documentation
  • Investigate customer complaints through root cause analysis, lead CAPAs, and prepare 8D reports and corrective action responses
  • Coordinate metallurgical testing, dimensional inspection, hardness testing, and microstructure analysis for cylinder liners and other cast/machined metal parts; interpret results and resolve material concerns
  • Maintain lab calibration, traceability, and testing records; coordinate third-party lab testing when needed
  • Support new product launches from prototype through production: validation, capability studies, readiness reviews, and engineering changes
  • Drive continuous improvement using Lean, 5S, and Kaizen; track and report quality KPIs
  • Train and coach production staff on quality standards and inspection methods
  • Travel to customer sites for audits, launches, and quality reviews as required

What you’ll bring

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (required)
  • 5+ years in automotive manufacturing quality; experience with cylinder liners or metal automotive components strongly preferred
  • Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and core tools (APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC)
  • Experience with 8D problem solving and customer corrective action responses
  • Exposure to metallurgical or materials lab testing and ASTM/SAE material standards
  • Experience working with international customers or colleagues is a plus
  • Strong communication, organization, and attention to detail; proficient in MS Office

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); short- and long-term disability; life insurance; tuition reimbursement; PTO.

No relocation assistance or visa sponsorship available for this position.

BSD Business Consulting
info@bsdrecruiting.com
203-457-6554