Quality Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 12, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 19, 2026.
Who We Are: IMS Gear is a global automotive parts manufacturer headquartered in Donaueschingen, Germany, specializing in gear and transmission technology with operations across Europe, North America, and Asia.
We are currently hiring at our Virginia Beach, VA location which produces Horizontal Drive Mechanisms, an auto part responsible for your car seats‘ movement. Our employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, a supportive working environment, with excellent growth opportunities.
We are seeking a Quality Engineer for a salaried, exempt position, responsible for managing new product programs, updates, and revisions through IMS Gear’s IATF 16949 and APQP processes. The Quality Engineer also leads the resolution of significant quality issues affecting the business, customers, and suppliers.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Primary point of communication and relationship development with the customers.
- Serves as the customer technical contact and represents IMS Gear professionally.
- Develop new product applications in conjunction with customer development efforts.
- Develops and implements interfaces between APQP, manufacturing/support resources and processes.
- Ensures successful product launch and production through proper application of APQP and IATF 16949.
- Works closely with all functions within IMS (Germany, USA, and Mexico) to ensure proper completion of requirements.
- Responsible for identifying and developing improvements to the processes in support of company goals.
- Specifies manufacturing and quality processes to support customer production requirements.
- Leads APQP, quality control (internal and external), and problem-solving processes.
- Ensures full conformance with the IMS Quality System in production operations related to product engineering activities, including IATF 16949 and IATF 16949 participation.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferred; an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience will be considered.
- Minimum of five years of related manufacturing experience. Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
- Computer skills: Proficient in MS Office. Experience with GD&T, CAQ (Control Plan), IGI (Incoming Goods Inspection), and CAQ-QMIS (Quality Management Information System).
- Strong analytical and communication skills.
- Excellent team leadership skills. Ability to collaborate effectively with all areas of production. Ability to lead discussions in difficult situations.
- Logical hands-on problem-solving skills.
Work Environment/Physical Demands: The Quality Engineer works in a climate-controlled environment. Exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and slip resistant safety toe shoes.
IMS Gear is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We embrace individuals from all backgrounds and provide employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
If you are ready to contribute to our success and grow with IMS Gear, apply now to join our team.