Why this role stands out
Elevate your career with this high-impact role at a leading global automotive supplier, where you will drive quality excellence through APQP, PPAP, and IATF 16949 certification management. This position is perfect for a proactive engineer who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and values the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Seize this opportunity to grow your technical expertise and apply today to become a key player in their success.
Quick overview
Job description
Location: Western Kentucky (onsite)
Type: Permanent · Full time
An established automotive parts manufacturer is hiring a Quality Engineer who will own APQP and PPAP for the plant early in their career. You will work face to face with customers at process sign-offs and audits, something most engineers at this stage wait years for. The hiring team is ready to move quickly.
What you'll do
Run APQP through the manufacturing process and build and submit PPAP packages
Keep the plant's IATF 16949 certification in good standing and take part in audits
Lead 8D corrective actions on internal and customer quality issues
Write and maintain control plans and work instructions
Program and run the CMM for dimensional layouts
Serve as the quality contact for suppliers, and stand in for the Quality Manager with customers when needed
What you bring
Bachelor's in engineering or a related technical field (required)
1 to 3 years of quality engineering in automotive or industrial manufacturing
Hands-on APQP and PPAP work: building packages, getting customer approval, keeping logs
IATF 16949 or TS 16949 experience, including audits
8D and structured problem solving
SPC and GD&T knowledge, and comfort working directly with customers
Nice to have: CMM operation and programming.
Mural Group is recruiting for this role on behalf of a client. Apply here and a Mural recruiter will be in touch.