Quality Engineer
Core
Coordinate, administer, and perform engineering and technical quality functions to ensure product quality and reliability while minimizing quality costs for automotive seating products. (via careerplan.io/jobs/R-28873-quality-engineer-at-adient)
Role type
Quality Engineer (Manufacturing)
Builds
Automotive seating mechanisms and components
Domain
Automotive manufacturing (seating)
Required skills
Statistical Process Control (SPC), Design of Experiments (DOE), Measurement System Analysis (MSA), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Problem-solving methodologies (8-D, Kepner-Tregoe), Root cause analysis, Gage R&R, Capability studies, PPAP preparation, Control plan development, Inspection planning, Containment planning, GD&T interpretation, Manufacturing process knowledge (Welding, Assembly)
Preferred skills
Supervisory experience, Automotive Tier 1/2/3 supplier experience, High-volume manufacturing experience, Continuous Improvement methodologies, Total Quality Management, ISO/TS 16949 knowledge
Technologies
Quality management software, Statistical analysis tools, CAD/Blueprint reading software
Responsibilities
Prepare and obtain approval for PPAP packages, Resolve customer and supplier quality issues using problem-solving methods, Perform gage studies and capability studies, Develop and update control plans and inspection plans, Support Manufacturing Engineers in updating PFMEA, Mentor team members on statistical applications, Interface with external customers as single point of contact, Coordinate supplier AQP deliverables, Conduct root cause analysis and facilitate sorting/rework activities
Seniority
Mid-level IC with supervisory experience