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

About the Role

• On-site position in Central Indiana for an exceptional automotive manufacturer.
• Focus on structural parts: metal, plastic, and composites.
• Opportunity to work on new program launches.
• Will work directly with a Senior Quality Engineer and the Quality Manager to learn the role within the plant.

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 for issue resolution.
• Assist in compiling quality data for customers.
• Operate within IATF 16949 requirements, including documentation, audits, and daily plant quality.
• Support the resolution of quality issues on current production.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• APQP, PPAP, quality paperwork, or basic quality stats are a plus.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949.

Qualifications

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