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About the Role Steadfast International LLC is hiring a Quality and Materials Engineer for our client, a Tier One and Tier Two automotive supplier known for high-quality products and a commitment to customer satisfaction. You will improve quality processes, resolve customer quality issues and oversee materials testing, with a focus on cylinder liners and other metal automotive parts. The role needs strong troubleshooting skills and daily collaboration across departments and with customers. Key Responsibilities Quality Support Support daily Engineering, Quality Laboratory and Manufacturing Engineering activities Support incoming, in-process and outgoing quality assurance to meet customer and internal requirements Develop and maintain quality procedures, work instructions and operating standards Train and coach production staff on quality standards, inspection methods and continuous improvement Conduct routine quality and safety audits and recommend corrective actions Quality Systems Support the Quality Management System, including document control, records and audit preparation Perform internal audits and verify corrective actions Help maintain

IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO

14001, EMS and EcoVadis certifications Support APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, MSA and SPC documentation Customer Quality Investigate customer complaints using root cause analysis, and coordinate CAPAs Prepare 8D reports, CARs and corrective action responses Travel to customer sites as needed for investigations, audits, launches and meetings Act as the quality engineering contact for assigned customer issues Continuous Improvement Apply Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen and other problem-solving methods Analyze and report quality data to support KPIs Recommend process improvements based on quality trends and customer feedback Launch and Engineering Support Support new product launches from prototype through production Take part in validation, capability studies and production readiness reviews Verify compliance with customer specifications and drawings before production release Laboratory and Materials Engineering Coordinate metallurgical testing, dimensional inspection, hardness testing and microstructure analysis Interpret lab results and work with Engineering and Quality to resolve material concerns Maintain lab documentation, calibration and traceability records Coordinate third-party testing when needed Support compliance with ASTM, SAE and customer-specific material standards Requirements Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering 5+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing Cylinder liner or metal automotive parts experience strongly preferred Experience with IATF 16949, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA and SPC Experience with 8D, root cause analysis and corrective actions Experience working with international clients is highly desirable Strong written and verbal communication skills Detail-oriented, organized and analytical, with strong problem-solving skills Proficient in MS Office Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

Pay:

$71,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

In person