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Yanfeng

Quality Engineer

Romulus, MI

$69K - $89K/yr

Experience in Advanced Quality Planning including strong proficiency with the AIAG Advanced Quality ... Appearance Engineer, Operator, Inspector, etc.) * Product Safety - Apply to Product safety ...

Yanfeng Human Resources

Quality Engineer

Romulus, MI · On-site

$69K - $89K/yr

Experience in Advanced Quality Planning including strong proficiency with the AIAG Advanced Quality ... Appearance Engineer, Operator, Inspector, etc.) * Product Safety - Apply to Product safety ...

Adient

Quality Engineer B Crew

Warren, MI · On-site

$67K - $87K/yr

Summary The Quality Engineer supports daily quality assurance activities, analyzes production data ... Responsible for completion of any customer specific advanced quality planning requirements.

Adient

Quality Engineer C Crew

Warren, MI · On-site

$67K - $87K/yr

Summary The Quality Engineer supports daily quality assurance activities, analyzes production data ... Responsible for completion of any customer specific advanced quality planning requirements.

General Motors

Supplier Quality Engineer

Warren, MI · On-site

In this role, the Supplier Quality Engineer will work with suppliers to resolve supplier manufacturing and quality issues, implement, and monitor advanced quality planning systems, and provide ...

Kelly Services

Quality Engineer

Fenton, MI

$65K - $84K/yr

Kelly ® Engineering is seeking a Quality Engineer for a contract opportunity with a global manufacturing leader specializing in advanced automotive safety and mobility technologies located in Fenton ...

Magna

Quality Engineer

Holland, MI

$68K - $88K/yr

Level II (in addition to above requirements) Three years experience in advanced quality engineering ... project/program management; or equivalent. Must have thorough and complete knowledge of respective ...

Magna

Quality Engineer

Holland, MI · On-site

$68K - $88K/yr

Level II (in addition to above requirements) Three years experience in advanced quality engineering ... project/program management; or equivalent. Must have thorough and complete knowledge of respective ...

Kelly Services

Quality Engineer

Fenton, MI

$65K - $84K/yr

Kelly ® Engineering is seeking a Quality Engineer for a contract opportunity with a global manufacturing leader specializing in advanced automotive safety and mobility technologies located in Fenton ...

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As of Jun 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for advanced quality engineer in Michigan is $77,255.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,400.00 and $86,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Advanced Quality Engineers frequently work with teams such as design, manufacturing, and supply chain to proactively identify and resolve quality concerns. They often lead root cause analysis sessions, facilitate corrective action plans, and ensure that both internal and customer quality standards are met. Effective communication and project management skills are crucial, as these engineers coordinate between different departments to implement process improvements. This collaborative environment helps foster continuous improvement and ensures that all stakeholders are aligned on quality objectives.

What are Advanced Quality Engineers?

Advanced Quality Engineers are professionals responsible for ensuring that products and processes meet quality standards, especially during the development and pre-production stages. They focus on identifying potential quality issues early, implementing quality planning, and working closely with design, engineering, and manufacturing teams to prevent defects. Their role often includes risk assessments, process validation, and developing quality control plans. Advanced Quality Engineers play a critical part in meeting customer requirements and achieving regulatory compliance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Advanced Quality Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Advanced Quality Engineer, you need a solid background in quality management systems, statistical analysis, and process improvement, typically supported by a degree in engineering or a related field. Familiarity with tools like Six Sigma, FMEA, Minitab, and certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) are highly valuable. Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help you lead teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives. These competencies are crucial for ensuring product reliability, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence within manufacturing and engineering environments.
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Director of Advanced Quality

Director of Advanced Quality

Challenge Manufacturing

Walker, MI • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Challenge Manufacturing rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 30 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

490th of 518 rated manufacturers

Job description

Who We Are:Challenge Manufacturing's mission is to manufacture with operational excellence by empowering our employee-owners. As a leading tier 1 supplier of complex metal assemblies for the global automotive industry, we drive innovative solutions for future mobility. We believe the best ideas come from individual unique perspectives. These ideas combined with the teamwork of industry leaders allow us to accomplish any challenge. Our team members take pride in the work we do and embody our core values of safety, ownership, and teamwork every day; they are the true driving force in our operations.
Challenge is proud to be one of the largest employee-owned automotive companies in North America. One of the many benefits of joining the Challenge team is the ESOP program. This program allows Challenge to give shares of the Company to all employee-owners annually. These shares are an additional retirement benefit that will continue to grow during your time at Challenge. Being part of an ESOP means our employee-owners share in Challenge's success!
Challenge is #QualityDriven and #PeoplePowered!
Who We Want:We are seeking a Director of Advanced Quality to lead Challenge Manufacturing's product launch quality strategy across multiple programs and customers. This role ensures that all Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) requirements are executed to world-class standards, supporting launch excellence and long-term customer satisfaction.
As a key leader within a Tier 1 automotive supplier, this individual will drive cross-functional alignment between Quality, Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to ensure compliance with IATF 16949, customer-specific requirements, and OEM expectations. The ideal candidate is a seasoned automotive quality professional who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and consistently delivers measurable results in launch performance and customer quality metrics.
What You'll Do:
  • Provide strategic leadership for the Advanced Quality function, ensuring all launch programs meet or exceed customer quality and timing requirements.
  • Act as the primary escalation point for internal and external quality concerns during all phases of pre-production and launch.
  • Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Advanced Quality Engineers (AQEs), driving ownership, accountability, and technical excellence.
  • Establish and maintain robust APQP and PPAP processes across all programs, ensuring documentation, validation, and sign-off requirements are achieved on time.
  • Oversee execution of Safe Launch protocols, ensuring seamless transition from launch to plant production quality ownership.
  • Drive proactive risk mitigation by ensuring early and effective participation in DFMEAs, PFMEAs, gage design reviews, supplier PPAPs, and customer validation builds.
  • Lead and support Pre-Production Builds, ensuring parts are inspected per the Pre-Production Control Plan, gages are validated, and customer-specific requirements are met.
  • Facilitate effective handoffs between the Advanced Quality and Plant Quality teams, defining ownership, expectations, and transition timing.
  • Review and "walk through" PFMEAs at pre-production stages to confirm potential failure modes are identified, and high RPN items are mitigated before home-line equipment installation.
  • Collaborate with Program Management to ensure appropriate Quality CapEx is planned, justified, and executed for gages, testing, and inspection equipment.
  • Participate in weekly Corrective Action (CA) meetings with plants to capture lessons learned, ensuring production issues inform future program prevention plans.
  • Drive compliance to AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, Control Plan) and customer-specific standards.
  • Maintain traceability and control of all launch quality documentation.
  • Ensure consistent application of 8D, 5-Why, and problem-solving methodologies to resolve pre-production issues and prevent recurrence.
  • Serve as the voice of the customer, ensuring all quality commitments are met and customer audits are passed with zero findings.

When and Where:This position is located at ourCorporate Office in Walker, MI.
Occasionally, this may require you to arrive early, stay late, or work on weekends, outside of our regular hours, to ensure we successfully meet customer needs, deadlines, or urgent requests.
What You Need to Have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field (Master's degree preferred)
  • 10-15 years of progressive quality experience in automotive manufacturing, including at least 7+ years in a leadership or management role.
  • Proven success leading quality initiatives during program launch phases for major Tier 1 or OEM customers (e.g., GM, Ford, Honda, Stellantis, Tesla).
  • Deep knowledge and hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, GD&T, and AIAG Core Tools.
  • Strong understanding of IATF 16949 standards and customer-specific requirements (CSR).
  • Experience in body structures, welding, and assembly manufacturing environments, with advanced understanding of dimensional validation, gage R&R, and GD&T principles.
  • Background in weld quality systems, joining technologies, and tooling or process validation.
  • Demonstrated success managing multi-site or cross-functional launch teams.
  • Familiarity with customer portals such as Honda NARS, GM SQMS, and Ford eAPQP.
  • Exceptional communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to influence across all organizational levels.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality-related software (e.g., Plex, Teamcenter, or equivalent PLM/QMS tools).
  • Professional certifications such as CQE (Certified Quality Engineer) or Lead Auditor (IATF/ISO 9001) preferred.

What We Offer:We're excited to offer a range of awesome benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a Health Savings Account with annual employer contributions, Flexible Spending Accounts, company-paid Short-Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance, Voluntary Life and Long-Term Disability options, an Employer 401k Match, ESOP shares, tuition reimbursement, a Referral Bonus Program, Challenge Incentive Program, and paid time off.
Please note, while these benefits are part of what we offer, they may not all apply to this specific role. The details shared in this job description are intended to give you a general idea, but duties and responsibilities may evolve over time, with or without notice. And of course, we're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to help individuals with disabilities succeed in their role.

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