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Advanced Quality Engineer at US Farathane in Auburn Hills, MI
Job Description
Drive Quality. Launch Innovation. Shape the Future of Automotive Manufacturing.
We're looking for an Advanced Quality Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex challenges, and wants to play a critical role in bringing new automotive programs from concept to launch. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys collaborating across engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to ensure flawless product launches and world-class quality standards.
Why You'll Love This Role
As an Advanced Quality Engineer, you'll be at the center of new program launches, working directly with customers and cross-functional teams to ensure products are launch-ready, compliant, and built for success. Every day brings new opportunities to influence processes, drive improvements, and make a measurable impact on our business and customer satisfaction.
What You'll Do
- Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new and pre-production programs.
- Guide teams through PPAP requirements and ensure all quality milestones are achieved on time.
- Serve as the primary quality contact during program launches and customer interactions.
- Ensure engineering changes (ECNs) are effectively managed during launch phases.
Drive Continuous Improvement
- Partner with cross-functional teams to develop Process Flows, PFMEAs, and Control Plans.
- Support problem-solving activities and drive corrective actions for launch concerns.
- Conduct and oversee capability studies, Gauge R&R studies, and Measurement System Analysis planning.
- Monitor customer-specific requirements and ensure ongoing compliance.
Collaborate with Customers & Suppliers
- Attend customer meetings, builds, audits, and reviews.
- Build strong relationships with customer engineering and supplier quality teams.
- Become the subject matter expert on customer quality requirements and supplier manuals.
- Help educate and coach teams on quality processes and best practices.
What We're Looking For
- 2-3+ years of quality experience within the automotive industry
- Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across multiple teams
- A positive, team-first mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction
Working knowledge of:
- APQP
- PPAP
- PFMEA
- Control Plans
- Gauge R&R
- Capability Studies
- Customer-specific quality requirements
Join Our Team
If you're ready to be part of a company where your expertise will directly influence successful product launches and customer satisfaction, we'd love to hear from you.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Auburn Hills, MI 48326 (Required)
Work Location: In person