Quality Engineer

Location: Pelham-Alabaster-Helena, AL area

About the Role

We’re hiring a Quality Engineer to support and improve quality systems within a manufacturing environment, with a strong preference for automotive manufacturing experience. This role will work cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, and external OEM customers to ensure products and processes meet quality standards and customer requirements.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives on root cause analysis, corrective actions, audits, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and maintain quality systems aligned with OEM supplier requirements
• Lead root cause analysis (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone) and drive corrective & preventive actions (CAPA)
• Prepare and submit PPAP documentation and support APQP activities for new and existing programs
• Conduct and support internal and external audits (customer, supplier, and certification audits)
• Serve as a key quality contact for OEM customers and suppliers
• Investigate customer complaints and nonconformances; implement sustainable corrective actions
• Partner with Manufacturing and Engineering to improve process capability and reduce defects
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and drive quality metrics

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working with OEM supplier quality systems
• Hands-on experience with PPAP and APQP
• Strong background in root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies
• Experience performing internal and external audits
• Manufacturing experience required; automotive manufacturing strongly preferred
• Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and leadership