Quality Engineer
Core
Driving built-in quality in manufacturing operations, supporting production and new product launches, and partnering with operations, engineering, and suppliers to prevent defects and improve quality performance.
Role type
Senior IC quality engineer (manufacturing)
Builds
Production quality performance, defect prevention, and continuous improvement for automotive transmission components
Domain
Automotive manufacturing (transmissions/powertrain)
Required skills
structured problem-solving (5-Why, 8D/PPS), quality tools (control plans, FMEA, MSA, SPC), data analysis, engineering drawing interpretation, cross-functional collaboration, team leadership
Preferred skills
transmission/powertrain manufacturing experience, launch/PPAP/APQP/change management, built-in quality systems, layered process audits, error-proofing, data analysis tools (Minitab, Power BI)
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day quality support and corrective actions; monitor and analyze quality metrics; facilitate structured problem-solving; partner on built-in quality practices; support launch and change management; collaborate with suppliers on material issues; maintain quality documentation; lead internal/external quality investigations; lead a team of hourly quality members
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership