Quality Engineer

About the role

Manay CPA is partnering with Turkey’s premier, market‑leading automotive supplier of specialized steel tubing solutions. The company operates a state‑of‑the‑art 30,000 m² facility that manages the entire production lifecycle from raw materials to finished goods and serves as a direct tier‑1 supplier to world‑renowned OEMs including Daimler (Mercedes), BMW, Renault, Ford, and Peugeot. The organization holds certifications such as Ford Q1, ISO/TS 16949, and VDA standards, and maintains an official government R&D Center status. This direct‑hire Quality Engineer position will lead quality assurance efforts, act as the primary contact for customer and supplier quality matters, and drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain the Quality Management System (QMS) in compliance with industry standards, including IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and VDA standards.
• Lead, plan internal audits and coordinate external audits, including customer and certification body audits.
• Act as the primary point of contact for customer quality issues and manage complaint resolution using 8D, 5‑Why, and Root Cause Analysis methods.
• Monitor customer scorecards, drive improvement plans as needed, and report monthly to management.
• Lead or support supplier evaluations and audits, and manage supplier non‑conformances and corrective actions.
• Monitor in‑process quality controls and implement process adjustments to maintain product standards.
• Lead the development and approval of Control Plans, FMEAs, and PPAP submissions.
• Support new product launches from a quality assurance perspective.
• Track quality KPIs—including scrap rates, rework, PPM, and internal/external defect rates—and provide regular reports to management.
• Implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) and other data‑driven quality tools such as MSA according to customer requirements.
• Manage and develop quality team members; conduct quality training sessions for inspectors, technicians, and staff across operations, logistics, and new employees during onboarding.
• Identify potential quality risks and recommend preventive actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen methodologies.
• Create or update any instruction, procedure, or visual forms across the plant for all departments.
• Other duties within the scope of the position may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within an automotive environment.
• Strong working knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, VDA 6.3 and core quality tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, SPC).
• Strong knowledge of SAP.
• Proven experience leading internal and external audits, including customer and certification body audits.
• Hands‑on experience with problem‑solving methodologies such as 8D, 5‑Why, and Root Cause Analysis.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen principles; Six Sigma certification is a plus.
• Experience in an international company is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across production, engineering, and customer‑facing teams.
• A reliable and personable team player who can work independently or within a team environment.
• Looking for long‑term growth and willing to invest in the company’s success.
• Highly organized, responsible, and disciplined, with a strong sense of ownership over tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quality‑related software tools (e.g., SPC or QMS platforms).
• Valid work authorization in the U.S.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long‑term disability insurance
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Training and growth opportunities with a growing international company