Quality Engineer Machining
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 29, 2026.
Quality Engineer Machining
Objective
This role serves as the primary point of contact with the customer, is responsible for acting as the customer’s voice within the organization, and for ensuring that the customer’s specific requirements are met. The role ensures that external quality objectives and customer scorecard indicators-as well as Nemak’s performance in these areas-remain on target and establishes continuous improvement initiatives.
Main Responsibilities
- Monitoring of customer portals (performance, scorecard, certifications) and management of improvement initiatives
- Handling and responding to customer complaints and field returns within the specified timeframe
- Analyze external scrap trends and establish containment measures and continuous improvement actions
- Lead validations of engineering changes and tooling replacements with the customer until approval (PPAP submission, customer review, and approval)
- Minimize production line downtime with the customer resulting from quality issues
- Ensure the implementation of corrective actions for quality issues with the customer within 24 hours
- Attend scheduled customer meetings at the established frequency
- Lead monthly PFMEA and Control Plan audits
- Develop and implement systemic measures to prevent problems and roll them out across the organization.
Position Requirements
- Quality engineer with experience in automotive machining and machining processes.
- Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in quality assurance for CNC machining processes.
- Knowledge and application of Core Tools
- 8D methodology, 5 Whys, and Ishikawa diagrams.
- Ability to interpret drawings and GD&T.
- Knowledge of IATF 16949 and specific customer requirements (GM, Ford, Stellantis).
- Proficiency in using measurement instruments and analyzing process capability (Cp, Cpk).
- English Advanced
- Proficiency in managing quality metrics.
At Nemak, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (D&I) play a fundamental role in everything we do and are the underlying platform on which our culture is built. We foster a culture that is safe, respectful, fair and inclusive for all of our employees and job applicants. Our value proposition relies on innovation and cross-cultural teamwork, which is only possible when we strive for belonging and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We understand the impact equality and of varied perspectives that welcome better ideas to solve complex problems for improvement and transformation.
We are proud to have bias-free conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotions, and we welcome all our employees and job applicants. We strongly prohibit any form of workplace harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.
Quality Engineer Machining
Objective
This role serves as the primary point of contact with the customer, is responsible for acting as the customer’s voice within the organization, and for ensuring that the customer’s specific requirements are met. The role ensures that external quality objectives and customer scorecard indicators-as well as Nemak’s performance in these areas-remain on target and establishes continuous improvement initiatives.
Main Responsibilities
- Monitoring of customer portals (performance, scorecard, certifications) and management of improvement initiatives
- Handling and responding to customer complaints and field returns within the specified timeframe
- Analyze external scrap trends and establish containment measures and continuous improvement actions
- Lead validations of engineering changes and tooling replacements with the customer until approval (PPAP submission, customer review, and approval)
- Minimize production line downtime with the customer resulting from quality issues
- Ensure the implementation of corrective actions for quality issues with the customer within 24 hours
- Attend scheduled customer meetings at the established frequency
- Lead monthly PFMEA and Control Plan audits
- Develop and implement systemic measures to prevent problems and roll them out across the organization.
Position Requirements
- Quality engineer with experience in automotive machining and machining processes.
- Degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of experience in quality assurance for CNC machining processes.
- Knowledge and application of Core Tools
- 8D methodology, 5 Whys, and Ishikawa diagrams.
- Ability to interpret drawings and GD&T.
- Knowledge of IATF 16949 and specific customer requirements (GM, Ford, Stellantis).
- Proficiency in using measurement instruments and analyzing process capability (Cp, Cpk).
- English Advanced
- Proficiency in managing quality metrics.
At Nemak, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (D&I) play a fundamental role in everything we do and are the underlying platform on which our culture is built. We foster a culture that is safe, respectful, fair and inclusive for all of our employees and job applicants. Our value proposition relies on innovation and cross-cultural teamwork, which is only possible when we strive for belonging and commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. We understand the impact equality and of varied perspectives that welcome better ideas to solve complex problems for improvement and transformation.
We are proud to have bias-free conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and promotions, and we welcome all our employees and job applicants. We strongly prohibit any form of workplace harassment or discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.