Sr. Quality Engineer (Automotive Manufacturing)
Company: E&E Mfg of Tennessee
Location: Ooltewah
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Plans and executes activities
related with development, application, adherence, and maintenance
of quality standards, customer satisfaction, and operating systems
compliance. The preferred candidate will have direct Tier I and
Tier II Supplier experience, focused in supporting OEM standards,
including but not limited to the following customers: BMW, VW and
MBUSI Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential
duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with
disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Also,
additional job duties may be assigned. Must have experience in
metal stamping and weld assembly in the automotive industry Must
have direct experience building and executing a QMS for an
automotive supplier Direct management experience, preferably with
hourly and salary team members is preferred Working knowledge of
GD&T with the ability to interpret CMM dimensional reports and
make recommendations for production parts, samples, and prototypes
as required by the quality system Experience with AIAG core tools;
APQP, PPAP, MSA & SPC, FMEA, and Control Plans Must be able to
collaborate with the appropriate resources to effectively problem
solve through resolution Experience working through customer audits
and surveys (i.e., VDA, SAQ) Strong working knowledge of
problem-solving tools including; 8D, 5Why, Pareto charts (cause and
effect) and Ishikawa diagrams Responsible for investigating
internal concerns along with external customer concerns,
implementing corrective action and validating the root cause as
needed Proactively investigate ways to improve the process to
reduce waste, scrap and customer concerns Travel to customers and
Suppliers when required for problem solving and containment
activities Provide feedback on dimensional reports to Tooling,
Engineering and Production teams Work with production associates to
assure the proper usage of measurement instruments on the
production floor Must have experience with IATF and ISO audit
processes, policies and procedures Must work safely as a condition
of employment Must be available as business requirements dictate,
which may include working at different days and times Perform other
related duties as required Expectations Consistently exhibit
appropriate attendance habits, working the hours necessary to
perform the job Organize and maintain efficiency of personal work
area Provide necessary, accurate, and timely feedback of all
pertinent information to co-workers and management Effectively
communicate with co-workers and management personnel to enhance
teamwork and communication initiatives Accept instructions and
duties in a positive manner Treat all co-workers with dignity and
respect Actively support the E&E values
Education/Experience/Certifications: To effectively carry out
duties and responsibilities in the job position the following
education, experience, or certifications are preferred: Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field of study from four year college
or university, required Experience: Eight (8) or more years of
experience working in the Quality function of an automotive
manufacturing environment, strongly preferred Ten (10) or more
years of experience working in a fast paced automotive
(OEM/Supplier) environment, strongly preferred Two (2) or more
years of direct management experience of department staff
Experience working through the IATF certification and audit process
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) model launch experience
required Additional Skills Required: Computer skills : Experience
with basic computer systems (i.e., MS Office, Outlook) Experience
with ERP’s (i.e., SAP, Plex, etc.) Communication skills: Strong
Communication skills; written and verbal Read and interpret
documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance
instructions, procedure manuals, etc. Interpret a variety of
instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Mathematical skills: Apply mathematical skills including addition,
subtraction, multiplication, and division, as well as basic algebra
Other Skills: Detail oriented Organized and able to meet deadlines
while performing multiple duties Solve practical problems and deal
with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only
limited standardization exists
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