Design Quality Engineer

Job Description

#### Job Description

**Title:** Design Quality Engineer

**Comp:** $80,000-$90,000

**Location:** Columbus, IN

Our client is seeking immediate assistance in identifying a candidate for a direct hire Design Quality Engineer position.

**Responsibilities:**

* Own the quality activities for new product and process development projects from kickoff through production launch
* Manage approximately 5--7 active product development projects simultaneously
* Lead APQP activities and ensure customer quality requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle
* Develop and maintain Control Plans, Project Quality Plans, First Piece/Last Piece checklists, and other quality documentation
* Coordinate customer and supplier PPAP submissions and supplier qualification activities
* Perform product and process risk assessments using DFMEA, PFMEA, and other quality tools
* Monitor project quality milestones, identify risks, and proactively communicate delays or concerns
* Serve as the primary quality contact for customers throughout development projects
* Support prototype validation, product qualification, and process qualification activities
* Ensure compliance with customer, internal, and regulatory requirements including REACH, RoHS, and IMDS
* Collaborate with Project Management, Product Engineering, Process Engineering, suppliers, customers, and international teams
* Balance approximately 70% internal project work and 30% customer interaction

**Required Skills (Must Have):**

* 3+ years of Quality Engineering experience within automotive, aerospace, or another regulated manufacturing environment
* Strong experience with APQP, PPAP, DFMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans, and product/process risk assessments
* Experience with SPC, MSA, capability studies, root cause analysis, 8D, and continuous improvement methodologies
* Experience managing multiple projects while tracking quality milestones and deliverables
* Strong project management and organizational skills
* Comfortable working in an international, cross-functional environment
* Excellent communication skills with customers, suppliers, and internal teams

**Preferred Skills (Nice to Have):**

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related technical field
* 5+ years of Quality Engineering or Project Quality experience
* Knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, AS9100, or VDA 6.3
* Internal, customer, or supplier auditing experience
* Experience managing customer PPAPs and supplier qualifications
* Experience supporting multiple long-term New Product Introduction (NPI) projects
* Knowledge of REACH, RoHS, IMDS, or other regulatory requirements
* Experience working with global or international engineering organizations

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