Automotive Quality Engineer

Overview Join the Lippert team

Lippert is a leading, global manufacturer and supplier of highly engineered products and customized solutions, dedicated to shaping, growing, and bettering the RV, marine, automotive, commercial vehicle and building products industries

We combine our strategic manufacturing capabilities with the power of our winning team culture to deliver unrivaled customer service, award-winning innovation, and premium products to all our customers

Automotive Quality Engineer Our Quality Engineers will establish controls for automotive accessories with development, application and maintenance of quality standards for industrial processes, materials and products using data analysis and continuous improvement

Key

Ensure compliance with all applicable IATF 16949 Quality Management System (QMS)

Lead and support: Internal audits aligned with IATF standards and Customer Specific

Process audits and layered process audits (LPAs) Preparation for third-party certification, surveillance audits, and Customer audits Drive risk-based thinking using tools such as: PFMEA / DFMEA Control Plans Process Flow Diagrams Ensure effective implementation of APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning)

Lead PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) submissions and approvals

Utilize and promote core tools: SPC (Statistical Process Control) MSA (Measurement Systems Analysis) FMEA APQP PPAP Manage nonconformance and corrective actions using Problem Solving Tools: 8D methodology Root cause analysis (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone) Ensure proper document control and record retention per IATF

Support continuous improvement initiatives aligned with IATF clauses

Support a cross functional team in New Product Launch and Development

OEM Customer-Specific

Interpret and implement Customer-Specific

(CSRs) for assigned OEMs (e.g., Ford Motor Company, General Motors, Stellantis)

Ensure compliance with OEM portals and systems, including but not limited to: Supplier quality portals (e.g., Ford Q1 Portal, GM SupplyPower) Lead responses to OEM concerns, including: Customer complaints Warranty issues Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) Manage and track OEM scorecards and key performance indicators (KPIs)

Participate in OEM audits and customer visits

Ensure compliance with OEM-specific documentation, labeling, traceability, and packaging

Coordinate containment activities and escalation processes for customer issues

: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (preferred). 3+ years of experience in automotive quality within an IATF 16949-certified environment

Strong working knowledge of: IATF 16949 standard and clauses Automotive Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA) Experience with OEM customer

and portals

Certified Internal Auditor IATF 16949 preferred (ISO 13485 or AS9100 acceptable)

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI Knowledge and experience) Experience with receiving, creating, sending IMDS Travel: Travel will be minimal and would be primarily local during the business day

Work Authorization/Security Clearance: Must have the ability to work for any employer in the United States

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

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Comprehensive benefit offerings including medical, dental, vision, 401k with employer match, vacation, and more

Fair and competitive

Career development and mentoring and opportunities to grow

Holiday, personal and vacation days

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