Quality Engineer

Company: Turning Point Search
Location: Lexington
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Quality Engineer Primary Responsibilities: Oversight of OEM customer quality topics from project phase through to series production Monitor and report relevant quality targets, work with other functions to identify and implement actions to maintain or improve performance Handling and on-time resolution of customer complaints and claims in line with relevant requirements and standards using 8D-method according to WIMS QI and Q3 process Prepare, conduct and document process audits (internal and external), implement actions to resolve non-conformances and ensuring efficiency Prepare and implement capability and measurement capability studies to ensure process capability Quality Engineer at an automotive plant manufacturing sunroofs tier 1 for multiple OEMs, Manage PPAPs from new request to customer acceptance Perform internal audits to IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 standards to ensure compliance Manage and perform FMVSS & ECE lab testing requirements Create and maintain control plans and work instructions for all processes Work with multiple OEM customers on supplier audits Improve processes with Quality Tools and Lean Six Sigma principles Process customer complaints through systematic problem solving Lead scrap reduction projects on the production floor when necessary Required Qualifications: Must have over 3 years of experience working as a Quality Engineer in a Tier 1 Automotive plant or facility environment performing the above indicated responsibilities Experience supporting glass glazing and polyurethane encapsulation processes highly desirable, but not mandatory The ability to respond to input and direction from multiple cross functional departments Expertise in automotive industry standards - Strong quantitative and analytical skills Conflict resolution, communication and negotiation skills Bachelors Degree in Engineering or equivalent/similar degree preferred

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