Quality Engineer

About the role

• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new product introductions, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and internal standards.
• Manage Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions and launch readiness documentation for new tooling and components.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, suppliers, and customers to define and validate quality requirements during product development and launch phases.
• Conduct Design and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA) and develop robust Control Plans for launch programs.
• Perform Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Gage R&R to ensure inspection reliability and repeatability.
• Lead dimensional tooling reviews, provide feedback for tooling improvements, and support validation of stamping, injection molding, and die casting processes.
• Utilize Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and interpret engineering drawings to support launch quality activities.
• Drive launch containment plans, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for internal and supplier non-conformances.
• Develop and implement inspection criteria, work instructions, and quality check procedures for new product builds.
• Report program status, risks, and countermeasures to executive leadership and customers.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel (pivot tables), and Gantt charts for project tracking and reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience in automotive product launch quality.
• Experience with AIAG Core Tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA).
• Familiarity with CMM programming, DOE, and statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab).
• Strong communication, project management, and customer-facing skills.
• Prior experience supporting zero-defect launches in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Prescription
• Vision
• 401K + Company match
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Education Assistance
• Flex Spending
• Employee Assistance Programs
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a Japanese owned automotive parts supplier, serving the Japanese Transplants (Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, etc.) as well as the domestic OEMs (Ford and GM). Located in Jackson, MI, TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is a subsidiary company of Tokai-Rika Co. LTD, which is located in Nagoya, Japan.

• TAC was founded in 1991 and currently employs 700+ people at our Jackson, MI location.
• We manufacture security and safety-related products: shift levers, shift-by-wire, steering wheels, exterior mirrors, steering column locks, key cylinders, mechanical and remote keys, and more.
• Shift your career into drive and help TAC Manufacturing make the driving experience an intuitive connection between the human body and the vehicle.
• TAC Manufacturing, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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