Thornley Corporate Solutions · 21 hours ago
Quality Engineer - Tier 1 Supplier
Howell, Michigan, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$90K/yr - $90K/yr
5+ years expThornley Corporate Solutions is partnering with a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier to fill a critical Quality Engineer position at their Howell, Michigan facility. This role offers a clear path to Quality Manager and involves supporting program management across the supply chain to influence product launches and customer satisfaction.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Lead APQP Core Tools implementation across project teams from concept through launch
Drive feasibility studies and risk assessments throughout the supply chain
Develop and execute Process FMEAs with cross-functional teams
Create comprehensive Control Plans covering the entire value chain
Support Run-at-Rate activities and ensure quality readiness for production launches
Conduct MSA and Process Capability Studies per Production Control Plan requirements
Manage PPAP submissions and customer approval processes
Capture and implement Lessons Learned for continuous improvement
Ensure Release Gate deliverables meet quality maturity standards
Proactively identify risks and implement Special Control Strategies
Bridge communication between plants, suppliers, and customers
Drive quality performance metrics and process improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related technical field
5-6 years of automotive quality engineering experience (Tier 1/2 supplier or OEM)
Hands-on expertise with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, and Control Plans
Strong knowledge of customer-specific requirements (GM, Ford, Stellantis)
SAP and advanced MS Office proficiency
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Preferred
Experience with Tier 1 supplier environment
Track record of successful product launches and PPAP approvals
Workshop facilitation and cross-functional leadership experience
Proactive problem-solver with strong relationship-building abilities
Customer-facing quality experience with major OEMs
Company
Thornley Corporate Solutions
We recruit Automotive Sales and Account Management skills across the Greater Detroit area.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase