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Senior Quality Engineer

•Automotive Manufacturing. Advantage Technical $110,000.00

•125,000.00 vision insurance, 401(k) United States, Tennessee, Clinton Oct 24, 2026 Quality Engineer III

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Automotive Manufacturing Location:

Clinton, TN Salary:

$110,000

•125,000 We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Quality Engineer to support automotive production operations in Clinton, TN. This is a hands-on, plant-focused quality role responsible for improving manufacturing processes, reducing defects and scrap, resolving production quality issues, and supporting customer requirements. This is a manufacturing Quality Engineering position and is not a Software QA, Software Test, or IT Quality role. Candidates must have hands-on Quality Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment. What You'll Do As a Quality Engineer III, you will work directly with Manufacturing, Engineering, Suppliers, Customers, and Quality teams to identify and resolve production quality issues while supporting continuous improvement and new product launches. Key Responsibilities Lead manufacturing root-cause investigations and corrective actions using 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone, and similar problem-solving methodologies

Support APQP, PPAP/ISIR, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA, and SPC

Investigate production defects and implement permanent corrective actions

Drive scrap reduction, defect reduction, and process improvement initiatives

Manage containment activities and customer quality concerns

Serve as a quality liaison between production, engineering, customers, and suppliers

Support new product launches, engineering changes, and manufacturing process changes

Monitor manufacturing quality metrics and identify opportunities for improvement

Participate in internal and customer audits and support compliance with automotive quality standards

Provide hands-on quality support to manufacturing and production teams Qualifications 3+ years of hands-on Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment required

Experience with APQP, PPAP/ISIR, PFMEA, Control Plans, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions

Experience supporting production-floor quality issues and manufacturing processes

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional communication skills

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related field preferred

Automotive OEM, Tier 1, or Tier 2 manufacturing experience strongly preferred

Experience with IATF 16949 and AIAG Core Tools preferred

Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Supplier Quality, Customer Quality, or automotive launch experience is a plus

Stable work history preferred Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance Benefits vary by employer and will be confirmed at the time of offer. Apply Now to take the next step in your Quality Engineering career and join a team committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and long-term success. About Us Advantage Technical connects top

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