Quality Engineer
Commercial Vehicle Group
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Vonore, TN · Posted October 30, 2026
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Position Summary
The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products, processes, and systems meet customer and internal quality requirements. This role supports APQP activities, customer quality performance, problem solving, continuous improvement, and compliance with IATF 16949 standards.
Key Responsibilities
Lead quality planning activities including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, and MSA.
Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with quality standards and customer requirements.
Investigate customer complaints using structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, 5 Why, and Ishikawa analysis.
Coordinate containment, corrective actions, and preventive actions for quality issues.
Conduct internal process audits and support external customer and certification audits.
Analyze quality data, SPC trends, scrap, rework, and warranty metrics to identify improvement opportunities.
Review engineering changes and assess quality impact on products and processes.
Work closely with manufacturing, engineering, and customers to resolve quality concerns.
Maintain compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
Manage customer communication within customer specific portals and systems.
Required Qualifications
2-year or associate’s degree from an accredited college with a major in Engineering/Engineering Technology or similar field, along with at least five (5) years of related experience in a manufacturing environment Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
Knowledge of AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
Experience with customer portals and OEM quality requirements.
Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality analysis tools (experience with SharePoint a plus).
Background in IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001.
Action-oriented individual with a result-driven mindset.
Preferred Qualifications
4-year or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with a major in Engineering/Engineering Technology or a similar field, along with at least three (3) years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
5+ years of manufacturing quality experience.
Experience with launch activities and customer quality management.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Customer PPM performance
Internal scrap and rework rates
Corrective action closure effectiveness
Supplier quality performance
Audit findings and compliance metrics
CVG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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