Sr. Quality Engineer

The Advanced Quality Engineer (AQE) plays a critical role in ensuring product quality and customer satisfaction throughout the product development lifecycle. This position is responsible for leading quality planning activities, driving APQP processes, and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure compliance with automotive standards and customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities for new product launches and engineering changes.
• Develop and maintain control plans, PFMEAs, process flow diagrams, and other quality documentation.
• Interface with customers to understand and meet quality expectations, including PPAP submissions and issue resolution.
• Support design and process reviews to ensure manufacturability and quality compliance.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions using problem-solving tools (8D, Fishbone, etc.).
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain teams to ensure robust quality systems.
• Monitor and report on key quality metrics (e.g., scrap, warranty, customer complaints).
• Support internal and external audits (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, customer-specific).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive quality engineering or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and control plans.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards.
• Proficiency in quality tools and statistical analysis software (e.g., Minitab).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• CQE or Six Sigma certification preferred.