Quality Engineer

Direct Hire

Portageville, Missouri

Full Time • On Site

$75,000 – $130,000 per year

Competitive Benefits Package • PTO • Paid Holidays

Reliance One, Inc. is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to support our automotive manufacturing client. In this critical role, you will ensure that automotive trim products meet or exceed internal and customer quality standards while driving continuous improvement, leading problem-solving efforts, and supporting production excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality control systems ensuring compliance with customer specifications, regulatory requirements, and IATF 16949 standards.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventative actions (RCA/CAPA) to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Production, Engineering, and Design—to integrate quality standards throughout the manufacturing process.
• Conduct audits and inspections to verify compliance with internal procedures, customer expectations, and industry regulations.
• Analyze quality data (SPC, capability studies, etc.) to identify trends and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation, including control plans, inspection records, and performance metrics.
• Train and mentor team members on quality procedures, inspection techniques, and best practices.
• Serve as the primary customer liaison for all quality-related issues, including containment, root cause analysis, and corrective actions using OEM-specific tools (e.g., 8D reports, customer portals).
• Lead the Material Review Board (MRB) process for evaluating and documenting nonconforming or quarantined materials.
• Develop and revise SOPs focusing on safety, functionality, and customer satisfaction.
• Interface with suppliers and customers to resolve concerns, support PPAP submissions, and promote continuous improvement.
• Communicate effectively with managers, customers, and internal teams to ensure alignment on quality requirements and resolutions.

Qualifications (Basic Requirements)

• 3–5 years of experience in quality engineering within the automotive or manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and Control Plan development.
• Experience applying IATF 16949, ISO 9004, and customer-specific quality standards.
• Proven problem-solving ability using 5-Why, Fishbone (Ishikawa), or 8D methodologies.
• Experience with SPC, Gage R&R, and capability studies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Assurance, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and advanced statistical process control.
• Hands-on experience with FMEA, Control Plans, MSA, PPAP, and DMAIC frameworks.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to convert data into actionable improvements.

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