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Senior Quality Engineer
- Portland, TN, United States
$75,000 to $95,000 USD / year
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- $75,000 to $95,000 USD / year
- Posting language
- English
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Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent years of experience in automotive manufacturing 3–5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred) Experience with core quality tools: APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans Experience with MSA (measurement system analysis, including Gage R&R) Experience with SPC and process capability Experience reviewing and maintaining PFMEAs aligned to control plans Strong problem-solving experience (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, FTA) Experience working under IATF 16949 standards Knowledge of GD&T Ability to read and interpret 2D engineering drawings/blueprints Experience working with OEM customer portals and reviewing scorecards/notifications Strong customer skills and direct engagement Comfortable being onsite working Monday-Friday 7 AM-4 PM, working 1 Satuday per month
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
automotive metal stamping or welding assembly Experience working under IATF 16949 standards
Job Description
We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support a fast-paced manufacturing environment, acting as the primary liaison between internal production teams and external customers to drive resolution of quality issues. This role involves daily monitoring of customer portals to identify concerns, investigating issues by reviewing engineering drawings and specifications to confirm compliance, and communicating findings across all levels of the organization. The Quality Engineer will support customer audits and visits, lead discussions in daily quality meetings, and report out on issue status and escalations. This position is split between the quality lab and production floor, providing hands-on support with inspections, SPC activities, and gage usage, while also maintaining key quality documentation such as control plans, PFMEAs, and process flows. Success in this role requires strong collaboration, clear communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while driving timely resolution of customer and production quality concerns.
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Skills
- SPC
- Problem solving
- FTA
- Welding
- Assembly
- Regulatory compliance
- Inspection
- Documentation
- Collaboration
- Communication skills