CVG
Quality Engineer
Michigan City, Indiana, USA · Full-time
No sponsorshipDetected 28 days ago
Supply ChainProcess ImprovementERPHRGD&TCommunicationProblem Solving
About the role
- The Quality Engineer is a hands-on technical leader responsible for driving permanent corrective actions, sustaining compliance to IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards, and supporting daily manufacturing operations.
- The Quality Engineer works cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Customers to eliminate defects, reduce scrap, and improve process capability.
Responsibilities
- Lead and drive the Corrective Action Report (CAR) process from containment through permanent corrective action verification.
- Support development and validation of inspection methods.
- APQP / PPAP / Launch Support
- Support and participate in APQP activities for new and existing programs.
- Review and maintain PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow Diagrams.
- Support supplier quality development and corrective action efforts.
Requirements
- Strong experience with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001.
- Prepare and review PPAP submissions (Level 1-5 as required).
- Education
- Experience
- 3 years in automotive manufacturing quality.
- Experience supporting VDA 6.3 audits preferred.
Nice to have
- Current CVG employees, please click HERE to login and apply.
- Position Summary
- This role requires strong plant-floor engagement, technical problem solving, and ownership of the corrective action process.
- Core Responsibilities
- Corrective Action & Problem Solving (Primary Focus)
- Conduct root cause analysis using 5-Why, Fishbone, and data-driven methods.
- Ensure corrective actions are robust, permanent, and validated.
- Actively engage on the plant floor to investigate and resolve quality issues.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans.
- Experience with Gage R&R and MSA.
- Strong GD&T and blueprint interpretation skills.
- SPC and capability study experience.
- Experience with Plex ERP system preferred.
- Experience using customer portals (e.g., OEM portals).
- Familiarity with CMM inspection processes.
- Certifications (Preferred)
- Six Sigma Green Belt or higher.
- Visa Sponsorship
Company info
- Serve as quality liaison with customers via direct communication and customer portals.
Visa & Work Authorization
- At this time, we are not providing sponsorship for this role.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time basis.
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