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Directly working and communicating with OEMs and Tier 1 customers.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities:\nSupport and maintain compliance with IATF 16949, CSRs, and internal QMS procedures\nAct as primary contact for assigned customer quality issues\nSupport internal, customer, and third-party audits, including corrective action\nDevelop, maintain, and audit PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow diagrams\nSupport APQP activities and PPAP submissions, ensuring full compliance with requirements\nDevelop and maintain quality documentation such as work instructions and inspection standards\nLead nonconformance investigations, ensuring immediate containment and risk mitigation\nDrive root cause analysis using effective problem solving (Fishbone, Is/Is Not)\nHelp implement and validate irreversible corrective and preventive actions\nMonitor and analyze SPC data, identifying trends and variation driversSupport process capability improvement (Cp/Cpk, Pp/Ppk)\n\nLead warranty investigations, including data analysis and customer communication\nEnsure accurate and timely customer portal reporting and submissions\nCollaborate with Manufacturing, Processing, Maintenance, and Materials to validate process changes\nSupport launch readiness, engineering changes, and continuous improvement initiatives\nOversee supplier quality performance issues and corrective actions when issues arise.\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nQualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field (or equivalent 5 years of experience).\nMinimum 2-5 years of Quality Engineering experience in automotive manufacturing.\nExperience with PFMEA, Control Plans, APQP, and PPAP.\nProficiency with root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.\nAbility to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.\nStrong written and verbal communication skills.\nPrefer experience in automotive plastics injection molding environments.\nCustomer interface experience with OEMs and/or Tier 1 suppliers.\nFamiliarity with customer specific requirements (GM, Ford, etc.).\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\nPhysical Requirements:\nThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These physical requirements include:\nAbility to stand, walk, and move throughout a manufacturing facility.\nOccasion lifting up to 45 pounds.\nAbility to visually inspect parts for defects.\nExposure to a manufacturing environment with noise, moving equipment, and temperature variations.\nWorking Conditions:\nThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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