Manufacturing Quality Engineer (Crew B)

Job Description

Job Description Manufacturing Quality Engineer (Crew B)
Location: Onsite
Shift: Crew B | Wednesday - Saturday | 7:00 PM - 5:30 AM
Initial training will be completed on day shift before transitioning to the Crew B schedule.
Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Quality Engineer to support the launch of new products and manufacturing processes within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment. This role will play a key part in ensuring quality standards are established, implemented, and maintained throughout production, with a strong focus on launch readiness, process development, and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will work closely with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and quality teams to deliver high-quality products while supporting a safe and successful production launch.
Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement quality assurance and quality control processes for manufacturing operations, including sub-assembly and final assembly.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to define and integrate quality requirements into manufacturing processes.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions to address product and process quality concerns.
• Conduct audits and process reviews to ensure compliance with established quality standards and specifications.
• Support supplier quality activities by collaborating with internal supplier quality teams to establish and monitor incoming material requirements.
• Create and maintain quality documentation including control plans, inspection procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Perform risk assessments using industry-standard quality tools and methodologies to minimize manufacturing and product risks.
• Support the development and maintenance of Process FMEAs and related quality documentation.
• Help establish quality processes and technical standards in partnership with product development, manufacturing, and program teams.
• Support product validation activities, testing initiatives, and quality approvals related to vehicle systems and functions.
• Provide daily quality support to manufacturing operations and technical teams.
• Participate in launch activities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in automotive manufacturing quality, quality engineering, or related disciplines.
• Experience supporting new product launches within an OEM or Tier 1 automotive environment strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of vehicle development, manufacturing processes, and launch quality requirements.
• Proven track record of contributing to successful program launches while meeting quality and operational objectives.
• Experience leading problem-solving activities and root cause investigations.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, quality assurance, and quality control principles.
• Proficiency with automotive quality tools and methodologies, including:
  • APQP
  • PPAP
  • FMEA
  • Control Plans
  • MSA
  • SPC
  • AIAG Core Tools
  • IATF 16949 requirements
• Ability to analyze product and process performance and make sound, data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in a startup, high-growth, or rapidly changing manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated success working on high-performing launch or manufacturing teams.
• Strong understanding of assembly operations and quality systems within automotive manufacturing.

What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is a proactive problem solver who brings integrity, resourcefulness, and a continuous improvement mindset to every challenge. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, collaborating across multiple functions, and driving quality excellence during critical product launch activities.
#IND1 #ZR \nCompany Description

Using the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group (“CrossFire”) started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.

Since our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.

Company Description

Using the best business practices obtained from many years of experience in Business, Law, and Recruiting and Staffing, the Founders at CrossFire Group (“CrossFire”) started in downtown Royal Oak, MI more than a decade ago. With backgrounds in Information Technology (IT) and the Legal Industry, CrossFire began placing by IT and Legal Professionals in contract and direct-hire positions throughout the Midwest.\r\n\r\nSince our founding, CrossFire has grown into a full-service Human Capital Solutions Organization. We are proud of now providing full services beyond recruiting and staffing. Our portfolio of services includes HR supply chain management, human resources consulting, and many customized Human Resource related services.