Overview
Quality Engineer Jobs in Auburn Hills, MI at StaffBright
Title: Quality Engineer
Company: StaffBright
Location: Auburn Hills, MI
StaffBright is partnering with a rapidly growing automotive manufacturer near Auburn Hills, MI to identify a skilled Quality Engineer. This is a unique opportunity to join a brand-new facility during its early stages and play a key role in building and shaping the quality function from the ground up.
What You Will Be Doing
- Support and actively participate in the APQP process for new product launches.
- Lead structured problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives to drive customer satisfaction and enhance product quality.
- Ensure compliance with ISO/TS quality system requirements and related standards.
- Develop and maintain operator work instructions, Process FMEAs, and Control Plans for production operations.
- Establish standards and methods for inspection, testing, and product evaluation.
- Support selection of measurement equipment used on the production floor and perform Gage R&R studies to validate measurement system accuracy.
- Conduct and track monthly capability studies (Cp/Cpk) to monitor process performance.
- Partner with manufacturing teams to reduce scrap and improve yield; track and report daily scrap metrics.
- Provide on-site support at customer and supplier locations to investigate and resolve quality concerns.
- Maintain and manage 8D corrective action reports, ICA/PCA activities, and continuous improvement logs to prevent recurrence of issues.
- Issue Quality Problem Notices (QPNs) to suppliers, coordinate containment actions, and support Return Material Analysis (RMA) activities.
- Support Layered Process Audit (LPA) execution and compliance.
- Track and report monthly quality performance metrics, including warranty (R/1000), plant rejects (PPM), process capability, and internal concerns (C/1000).
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
What We Need From You
To be considered for this role, candidates must have the following experience and skills:
- 5+ years of experience in a Quality Engineer role within a manufacturing environment
- Strong plant-floor manufacturing experience
- Hands-on experience with PPAP, APQP, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma principles
All-Star Skillset
The ideal candidate will also have any or all of the following preferred experience and skills:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field
- Experience supporting General Motors or other Tier 1 automotive customers
The Perks
- Opportunity to join a rapidly expanding greenfield operation with strong growth potential
- High-visibility role with autonomy, influence, and direct impact on plant success
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
- Direct-hire opportunity
StaffBright – Who We Are
StaffBright connects exceptional professionals with fulfilling opportunities in Finance, IT, Engineering, and Sales and Marketing. By partnering with industry leading organizations, we help accelerate careers while delivering outstanding results for our clients. At StaffBright, we go beyond traditional staffing by fostering close collaboration with our clients, recruiters, and candidates to ensure talent needs are met efficiently. Our commitment to building long-term relationships and driving success sets us apart as a trusted partner in the staffing industry.
