Advanced Quality Engineer

Adient plc; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient plc is seeking an Advanced Quality Engineer to lead a cross-functional team for a new product launch. The role focuses on QA support, refining production methods, and performing data-driven CI improvements.

You will conduct audits to identify corrective actions and ensure quality objectives are met throughout prototype to production phases. Responsibilities include developing CP/PPAP documentation, MSAs, Gage R&R, and supplier quality deliverables, with emphasis on statistical methods

Qualifications

• 5+ years in quality disciplines (ISO/TS 16949, CI, TQM, PPAP, FMEA, DOE, SPC)
• Familiarity with dimensional layouts, gage/fixture design, performance and material testing
• Quality systems auditor training preferred
• Advanced Quality Planning experience desirable
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt desirable

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional team for new product launch, providing QA support and refining production methods
• Analyze data for CI improvement and conduct audits for corrective and preventive actions
• Develop Prototype, Pre Production and Production Control Plans for the program
• Develop the Measurement System Analysis Plan for the program
• Ensure Gage studies are conducted and improve Gage R&R
• Implement Manufacturing Quality Systems per BOS and the Production Control Plan
• Complete inspection reports for components used in pre-production builds
• Perform capability studies and document results for program characteristics
• Oversee color/appearance approval from pre-grain to PPAP and customer paperwork
• Coordinate PPAP package preparation and timely delivery for customer approval
• Coordinate with SAQE on supplier quality deliverables (control plans, capability studies, PFMEA, DFMEA)
• Ensure statistical methods are used throughout Product and Process Development and into Control Plan

Skills

ISO/TS 16949

PPAP

FMEA

Control Plans

DOE

SPC

Continuous Improvement

Six Sigma Green Belt

Six Sigma Black Belt

Quality Auditing

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Advanced Quality Engineer will lead a cross-functional team for a new product launch by providing quality assurance support and refining production methods. Must be able to analyze data to provide CI improvement and will conduct audits to determine corrective and preventative action.

Responsibilities

• Lead a cross functional team within SDT ensuring application issues are closed before first customer part requirement.
• Develop the Prototype, Pre Production and Production Control Plans for the program.
• Develop the Measurement System Analysis Plan for the program.
• Ensure variable and attribute Gage studies are conducted on all gauging and improve Gage R&R where data indicates need.
• Implementation of the Manufacturing Quality Systems for the prototype, pre-production, and production builds as defined in BOS and/or specified on the Production Control Plan.
• Completion of inspection reports for components that are used for pre-production product builds.
• Perform capability studies and document the results for all program special characteristics ensuring that Customer and internal requirements are met.
• Responsible for color/appearance approval from pre-grain to PPAP, including proper Customer submission paperwork.
• Coordinate the preparation and on-time delivery of PPAP packages for submission and approval by Customer.
• Coordinate with the SAQE the preparation and on time delivery of supplier quality deliverables including control plans, capability plans, capability studies, part layouts, gage design, gage R&R, PFMEA, and DFMEA.
• Ensure statistical methods are utilized throughout the Product and Process Development process and deployed into the Control Plan.

Education and Experience

• 5 years of minimum experience in Quality disciplines including ISO/TS 16949, Continuous Improvement, Total Quality Management, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, DOE, and SPC.
• Familiarity with dimensional layouts, gage/fixture design, and performance/material testing.
• Quality systems auditor training preferred.
• Advanced Quality Planning experience.
• Certification as a Six Sigma Green/Black Belt is desirable.

Primary Location

Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI