Incoming Quality Engineer

About the company

My client is an innovative American automotive manufacturer focused on redefining affordable electric mobility. They are developing a new generation of purpose-built electric vehicles with an emphasis on simplicity, modular design, and customer customisation. They are looking for an Incoming Quality Engineer to join their expanding team on a Contract basis. The role will be based in Warsaw, Indiana.

About the role

• Lead and manage incoming quality inspection activities for all supplied components and materials across the Clients' manufacturing.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of quality technicians and team leaders, ensuring consistent execution of incoming quality standards.
• Develop, implement, and maintain incoming inspection procedures, control plans, and acceptance criteria.
• Serve as the primary incoming quality interface to all manufacturing areas, supporting production, launches, and daily operations.
• Collaborate with suppliers to define quality expectations, ensure compliance to specifications, and drive corrective actions.
• Analyse incoming quality data, identify trends, and lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions.
• Own containment of nonconforming incoming material, including segregation, documentation, supplier communication, and disposition (rework, return, scrap).
• Support new product and process launches by validating incoming parts, PPAP readiness, and production release.
• Coordinate and support incoming and process audits to applicable standards (IATF 16949, AIAG, internal requirements).
• Maintain quality documentation including inspection records, supplier quality reports, and control plans.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Operations to resolve quality issues and improve robustness.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on incoming quality, process capability, cost, and risk reduction.
• Provide technical guidance, training, and hands-on support to quality technicians and manufacturing teams.
• Ensure a safe, compliant work environment aligned with health and safety requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of incoming and manufacturing quality.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field; equivalent technical experience may be considered.
• 5+ years of experience in incoming, supplier, or manufacturing quality within an automotive or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience leading teams or acting in a group leader / supervisory capacity.
• Strong knowledge of incoming inspection, supplier quality management, and containment processes.
• Experience with automotive quality tools and standards (IATF 16949, AIAG, APQP, PPAP, MSA, SPC).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface across manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up or launch environment.
• High integrity, ownership mindset, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with electric vehicle components or high-voltage systems.
• Six Sigma, ASQ, or other quality certifications.
• Experience supporting multi-site or cross-functional manufacturing operations.
• Background in supplier development or launch readiness.

Applicants MUST have proof of immediate, on-going and valid eligibility to work full time in the United States. Our Client are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time.