Job Description

Quality Control Engineer II – Automotive Manufacturing

Columbus, OH | $82,500–$93,500 Base Salary

Full-Time | Direct Hire | Onsite

Visa Sponsorship and Relocation Assistance Not Available

About Morgan Stephens

Morgan Stephens’ Engineering and Manufacturing Recruitment Practice connects technical professionals and operational leaders with employers throughout Ohio and the Midwest. We recruit across manufacturing leadership, mechanical engineering, manufacturing operations, maintenance, and technical sales, with a focus on practical expertise and long-term fit.

We are partnering with a Tier One automotive supplier to recruit a Quality Control Engineer II supporting the production of automotive lighting equipment, accessories, and electronic components.

About the Opportunity

Apply your manufacturing quality experience in a hands-on engineering role focused on product reliability, process consistency, and continuous improvement.

You will investigate quality concerns affecting production and new product development, analyze defect trends, and coordinate corrective actions with internal teams and customers. The position combines engineering analysis, production-floor investigation, quality documentation, and cross-functional problem-solving.

This opportunity is suited to an organized, proactive engineer who can work independently, communicate clearly, and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve production and new product development quality concerns through product audits, defect analysis, and cross-functional improvement activities.
• Evaluate manufacturing processes, equipment, and product quality using data collection and statistical analysis.
• Coordinate communication between internal departments and external customers regarding quality issues and corrective actions.
• Establish, maintain, and monitor quality standards to support consistent production performance.
• Prepare and update Process Quality Control Tables (PQCTs), incorporating Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and GPAC-V requirements.
• Participate in process and quality system audits, including reviews related to mold modifications, process changes, and deviations from established standards.
• Document customer and internal product concerns, track corrective actions, and prepare monthly performance reports.
• Analyze process data and quality trends to identify improvement opportunities and develop action plans.
• Coordinate packaging trials with appropriate departments to verify compliance with quality requirements.
• Train and mentor new engineers through hands-on technical guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Three to six years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of quality tools and methods, including FMEA, PQCTs, capability studies, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
• Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 9000 and Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) standards.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize technical information, maintain accurate documentation, and manage multiple priorities.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with production teams, engineers, and customers.
• Ability to work onsite in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Availability for occasional overnight travel and overtime, including unplanned or unscheduled hours to meet customer requirements.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Authorization to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship.

Preferred Experience

• Quality engineering within the automotive supplier industry.
• Experience supporting Japanese automotive manufacturers.
• Just-in-Time manufacturing environments.
• Plastic injection molding processes and related process improvements.
• Customer quality investigations, corrective action coordination, and manufacturing audits.

Compensation and Benefits

• Base salary of $82,500–$93,500, based on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Hands-on technical development and opportunities to mentor other engineers.
• Relocation assistance is not available.

Work Environment

The position typically divides time between an office setting and the manufacturing floor, with approximately four hours per day in each environment.

Manufacturing activities may involve exposure to chemicals, heat, noise, and moving mechanical equipment. Required protective equipment, including hearing protection in designated areas, must be worn.

How to Apply

Submit your resume to Morgan Stephens for confidential consideration. Please include your compensation expectations and relevant experience in manufacturing quality, automotive production, and quality improvement tools.

Our Engineering and Manufacturing Recruitment Practice will review your background and contact qualified candidates to discuss the opportunity.