Aegis Candidate

Quality Engineer

Direct Hire

Columbia City, IN

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Quality Engineer with a strong background in chassis or propulsion system manufacturing to support product quality, process improvement, and successful product launches. This role will be responsible for developing and maintaining quality systems, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance with automotive industry standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with core automotive quality tools and a proven track record supporting new product launches and manufacturing changes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain Control Plans and Inspection Plans to ensure product and process quality.
• Lead quality planning activities including APQP documentation and deliverables.
• Prepare and manage PPAP submissions and coordinate with customers and suppliers to ensure approval.
• Perform and maintain Process FMEA (PFMEA) and support risk mitigation initiatives.
• Utilize MSA and SPC to monitor process capability and ensure statistical control of manufacturing processes.
• Support new product launches, model changes, and program transfers, ensuring quality requirements are established from the ground up.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, engineering, suppliers, and program management to resolve quality issues.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949, ISO standards, and AIAG reporting requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Conduct internal audits and participate in external customer or certification audits.
• Analyze quality metrics and implement continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 8+ years of experience in quality engineering within automotive manufacturing.
• Direct experience with chassis systems or propulsion system manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO standards, and AIAG reporting requirements.
• Extensive experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC.
• Proven experience developing Control Plans and Inspection Plans.
• Experience supporting new product launches, model changes, or greenfield manufacturing setups.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysis.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.