Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Manufacturing Quality Engineer at MS Companies Manufacturing Quality Engineer at MS Companies in Vance, Alabama Posted in 6 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Job Title:

Manufacturing Quality Engineer Location:

Vance, AL Pay Range:

$45 - $55/hour

Employment Type:

Contract | Minimum 8 Weeks Job Summary MS Companies is supporting an automotive manufacturing client in Vance, Alabama in the search for a Manufacturing Quality Engineer for a short-term contract assignment. This role will support plant quality systems, audits, supplier concerns, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong automotive quality experience, be comfortable working cross-functionally, and have a solid understanding of core quality tools and plant processes. Required Skills & Qualifications ? Prior experience in automotive manufacturing ? Bachelor's degree in a related field ? Strong knowledge of quality engineering principles and quality assurance terminology ? Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows, and corrective actions ? Experience supporting audits, inspections, and calibration systems ? Ability to analyze quality data and communicate findings clearly ? Strong problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment ? Ability to work effectively with suppliers, supervisors, and cross-functional plant teams Preferred Skills & Qualifications ? Experience supporting IATF audits and internal audit activity ? Experience with APiS, SQTS, and LQTS systems ? Knowledge of PPAP, GR&R, and capability studies ? Experience with 5-Phase, 8D, and root cause corrective action processes ? Experience with kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives ? Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles ? Experience supporting supplier containment and quality issue resolution ? Exposure to lab activities, product audits, and prelaunch quality requirements Day-to-Day Responsibilities ? Maintain calibration records and verify quality equipment and gauges meet requirements ? Support internal audits, IATF readiness, and weekly audit scheduling ? Maintain and update Control Plans, Process Flows, and PFMEAs with cross-functional teams ? Review quality data and report process trends, nonconformances, and corrective actions ? Lead or support problem-solving activities related to plant, supplier, and customer quality issues ? Perform GR&R studies, capability studies, and monthly torque capability reporting ? Support containment, supplier complaints, and timely closure of quality notifications ? Help drive continuous improvement projects focused on reducing scrap, COPQ, and quality concerns Physical & Work Environment This role is based in a manufacturing plant environment and may require walking the production floor, standing for extended periods, and working closely with production, quality, and supplier-related activities.