Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Quality EngineerLocation: Vance, ALPay Range: $45 - $55/hourEmployment Type: Contract | Minimum 8 WeeksJob SummaryMS Companies is supporting an automotive manufacturing client in Vance, Alabama in the search for a Manufacturing Quality Engineer for a short-term contract assignment. This role will support plant quality systems, audits, supplier concerns, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have strong automotive quality experience, be comfortable working cross-functionally, and have a solid understanding of core quality tools and plant processes.Required Skills & Qualifications? Prior experience in automotive manufacturing? Bachelor's degree in a related field? Strong knowledge of quality engineering principles and quality assurance terminology? Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, Process Flows, and corrective actions? Experience supporting audits, inspections, and calibration systems? Ability to analyze quality data and communicate findings clearly? Strong problem-solving skills in a manufacturing environment? Ability to work effectively with suppliers, supervisors, and cross-functional plant teamsPreferred Skills & Qualifications? Experience supporting IATF audits and internal audit activity? Experience with APiS, SQTS, and LQTS systems? Knowledge of PPAP, GR&R, and capability studies? Experience with 5-Phase, 8D, and root cause corrective action processes? Experience with kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives? Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles? Experience supporting supplier containment and quality issue resolution? Exposure to lab activities, product audits, and prelaunch quality requirementsDay-to-Day Responsibilities? Maintain calibration records and verify quality equipment and gauges meet requirements? Support internal audits, IATF readiness, and weekly audit scheduling? Maintain and update Control Plans, Process Flows, and PFMEAs with cross-functional teams? Review quality data and report process trends, nonconformances, and corrective actions? Lead or support problem-solving activities related to plant, supplier, and customer quality issues? Perform GR&R studies, capability studies, and monthly torque capability reporting? Support containment, supplier complaints, and timely closure of quality notifications? Help drive continuous improvement projects focused on reducing scrap, COPQ, and quality concernsPhysical & Work EnvironmentThis role is based in a manufacturing plant environment and may require walking the production floor, standing for extended periods, and working closely with production, quality, and supplier-related activities.

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