QUALITY ENGINEER (Entry-Level 0-5 yrs exp)

About the Role

• On-site Quality Engineer position with an exceptional automotive manufacturer in Central Indiana.
• Focus on structural parts (metal, plastic, and composites).
• Opportunity to learn the role in the plant alongside a Senior Quality Engineer and Quality Manager.
• New program launches are incoming.

Key Responsibilities

• Work on APQP for new programs.
• Review first-article parts and quality data from new assembly lines with Manufacturing Engineering.
• Learn and utilize 8D and 5-Why problem-solving methodologies.
• Assist in compiling quality data for customers.
• Work within IATF 16949 standards, including documentation, audits, and daily plant quality operations.
• Contribute to fixing quality issues on current production lines.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience working within IATF 16949.
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, quality paperwork, and basic quality statistics is a plus.
• Experience with 8D and 5-Why is required for problem-solving.
• Experience with structural parts (metal, plastic, and composites) is preferred.

Qualifications

• Recent ME / MET / IE / IET graduate with a relevant plant internship or co-op experience.
• 1–5 years of experience as a Quality Engineer, Junior QE, Manufacturing QE, Customer QE, or Launch QE.
• Automotive plant experience is a plus.
• Must reside in or near Central Indiana and be able to drive for interviews.
• US Citizen or Green Card holder only.
• No visa sponsorship (OPT, CPT, F-1, H-1B, or work permits) will be provided.
• Must be able to relocate oneself.
• Interest in cars, trucks, and vehicles.