Posted: 04-Apr-25
Location: Mooresville, North Carolina
Type: Full Time
Salary: 60,000 -75,000
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The Career:
Looking for a career where you can contribute, learn, and grow? Detroit Speed in Mooresville, NC, is seeking a Quality Engineer to help enhance manufacturing processes and maintain the highest standards in our industry-leading products. At Detroit Speed, we bring modern OEM-quality manufacturing to classic muscle cars—our American-made products set the standard for precision, innovation, and exceptional fit and finish, making them a favorite among car builders and fabricators.
As our Quality Engineer, you'll implement quality control measures, analyzing data to make informed decisions, investigating product issues and customer concerns, and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams in a hands-on, dynamic environment. This is an opportunity to build and improve quality systems, solve complex challenges, and work closely with a dedicated team that values craftsmanship and continuous improvement. If you’re looking for a hands-on role where you can grow and make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!
What You Will Do:
- Develop and maintain a QMS that meets industry standards, certifications, and QA1 expectations.
- Lead cross-functional investigations into product nonconformance, including on-site production and supplier discussions for disposition decisions.
- Use critical thinking to analyze quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and drive improvements.
- Oversee supplier quality initiatives including facilitating issue notification, develop improvement actions, and follow up for effective outcomes.
- Create acceptance test methods for materials/products to ensure specification and functional conformance.
- Investigate customer-reported issues, log findings, and analyze trends.
- Develop and maintain product quality plans to secure critical quality attributes and performance standards.
- Assist in validating new/changed products and processes per defined quality criteria.
- Monitor quality metrics, analyze trends, and implement data-driven process improvements.
- Provide training and guidance on quality standards, inspection processes, and tools.
- Other duties as beneficial to the success of QA1.
The Company:
Detroit Speed is part of QA1.
QA1 is a privately held leader in performance shocks, steering and suspension systems, composite driveshafts, rod ends and related components for the motorsports and industrial markets. With multiple U.S.-based manufacturing facilities equipped with state-of-the-art technology, we are committed to delivering high-quality products that meet the demanding standards of our customers.
The Critical Skills and Experience You’ll Need:
- Bachelor’s Degree in an Engineering discipline or equivalent work experience
- 2+ years of experience in similar manufacturing role
- Occasional travel to suppliers and QA1 headquarters in Minnesota
- Preferred: Experience in the automotive industry and knowledge of suspension products
- Infrequent domestic travel; initial onboarding will take place in Minnesota at QA1’s headquarters
- Hands-on, proactive approach to problem solving and quality improvement.
- Experience with ISO standards (e.g., ISO 9001) and maintaining quality management systems
- Positive, collaborative approach to challenges
- Strong communication skills (oral, written, listening) and ability to build rapport across teams
- Self-directed with strong execution, prioritization, and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP systems, and business intelligence tools (i.e. PowerBI)
- Ability to work effectively with a diverse team and align with QA1’s values