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Our employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, a supportive working environment, with excellent growth opportunities.\nWe 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. 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