Quality Engineer

MINTH GROUP

. Lead quality planning and execution for new product development .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeWixom • Michigan • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in quality planning and execution for new product development, with a strong focus on APQP, FMEA, and SPC methodologies. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, mentor junior engineers, and analyze quality data to drive continuous improvement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

APQPFMEASPCQuality ManagementRoot Cause Analysis

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

Quality PlanningProcess Capability StudiesMeasurement System AnalysisAnalytical SkillsEngineering Drawings Interpretation

Soft Skills

Problem-SolvingCollaborationMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Minitab

Industry Keywords

Mechanical IndustryAutomotive IndustryQuality StandardsQuality DocumentationSupplier Performance Evaluation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead quality planning and execution for new product development
Serve as the daily quality interface with the strategic customer
Participate in all phases of the product development lifecycle
Lead and document APQP processes, including workbooks, control plans, and SPC control methods
Lead quality engineering activities and develop the local advanced quality team
Mentor junior quality engineers
Develop and implement quality controls and perform risk assessments using tools such as FMEA
Conduct process capability studies and measurement system analysis
Analyze quality data and perform root cause analysis for defects
Drive corrective and preventive actions
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and global teams
Evaluate supplier performance and support supplier onboarding and quality initiatives
Create and maintain quality documentation, inspection criteria, TR reports, lessons learned, and APQP reports
Present quality results to customers
Travel occasionally to customer, supplier, and plant sites

Requirements

What you’ll need

7 years of working experience in quality or project management in the mechanical industry, or 3 or more years of experience as a quality manager in the automotive industry
Experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, 8D analysis, and SPC tools such as Minitab
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficiency in interpreting engineering drawings and specifications
Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
Knowledge of relevant quality standards and regulations
Experience with process capability studies and measurement system analysis
Fluent in English
Legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada
Bachelor's degree or above in mechanical engineering, engineering, or a materials-related field
Ability to stand and walk on the manufacturing floor and wear required PPE
Ability to read drawings, gauges, and printed or on-screen data
Ability to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

Benefits

Comp & perks

International development platform
Competitive compensation package
Multicultural, multinational workplace
Career growth opportunities
Opportunity to lead and mentor a developing quality team
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, and sincerely held religious beliefs