MS Companies · 22 hours ago
Senior Quality Engineer
Warren, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$115K/yr - $115K/yr
5+ years expMS Companies is a leading organization in the automotive manufacturing sector, seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction. The role involves providing advanced quality engineering support, leading quality initiatives, and serving as a primary quality interface for internal teams and external customers.
Responsibilities
Drive continuous improvement across production quality metrics, including RTY, RPPM, CPPM, SPPM, craftsmanship, warranty, and customer scorecards
Prepare, submit, and support PPAP packages for customer approval, ensuring internal alignment prior to submission
Lead customer and supplier quality issue resolution using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D, Kepner-Tregoe, 5-Why, etc.)
Conduct and approve Measurement System Analysis (Gage R&R, Bias, Linearity, Stability)
Develop, maintain, and update Control Plans, inspection plans, and containment plans
Support Manufacturing Engineering with PFMEA development, updates, and risk mitigation
Utilize customer-specific quality systems (e.g., Stellantis PRISM, GM PRR, Ford WERS, Honda NARS)
Perform capability studies and ensure compliance with special characteristics and customer deviations
Support continuous improvement of operational documentation and process controls
Apply advanced statistical tools and mentor team members on quality methodologies and best practices
Assess and approve post-SOP supplier PPAPs
Serve as a primary quality contact for assigned customers, coordinating communication and issue resolution
Support supplier Advanced Quality Planning (AQP) activities and deliverables
Respond urgently to customer issues, coordinating containment, sorting, and rework activities as required
Support quality execution in high-volume, sequenced, just-in-time manufacturing environments, ensuring rapid response and minimal disruption to production
Complete all required internal and customer-mandated quality training
Travel to customer or supplier sites as needed (approximately 10%)
Perform additional duties as assigned by Quality Leadership
Promote and support safe work practices in coordination with plant leadership
Support plant safety initiatives to maintain a safe, efficient manufacturing environment
Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 / ISO standards and customer-specific quality requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
Formal training in quality disciplines including IATF 16949, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC, DOE, MSA, and Continuous Improvement
Strong ability to read and interpret blueprints, GD&T, and technical documentation
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a strong root-cause mindset
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with standard quality and data analysis tools
Strong organizational and time-management skills
5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment
High-volume manufacturing experience required
Proven ability to work effectively in a team-based, fast-paced manufacturing environment
Preferred
Automotive Tier 1 / Tier 2 supplier experience strongly preferred
Assembly and/or welding process experience preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
401(k) with company match
Company
MS Companies
People. Technology. Data.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Pete Butler
Founder, CEO & President
Craig Carpenter
Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, & Chief People Officer
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