Associate Quality Engineer

Kautex Textron; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

K autex Textron is seeking a quality-focused professional in Detroit to drive product quality improvement during development and ensure process quality targets at launch and serial production. You will stop processes for non-conformities and lead continuous improvement activities, while maintaining key quality documentation and supporting audits.

The role also covers customer interactions, understanding specific requirements, risk management, and PPAP submissions, with involvement in internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or comparable education.
• Previous internship experience in quality highly preferred.
• Experience in automotive project management preferred.
• Knowledge in quality tools/ valid quality standards.
• Knowledge in customer specific quality requirements via IATF 16949:2016.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all KPIs and measures with regard to improved product quality during the development phase according the FLP Roadmap
• Responsible for achieving manufacturing process quality targets during launch and serial production
• Responsible to stop processes and escalation in all cases of non-conformities to quality (STOP-AT-DEFECT)
• Drive and implement continuous improvement activities affecting process quality in the plant
• Create and maintain plant related quality documentation
• Support assembly trials and drive for best process quality
• Responsible for alerting management for all items affecting product quality/functionality in a negative manner
• First contact for all customer related questions
• Ensure knowledge about customer specific requirements
• Ensure knowledge about risk management and product safety
• Conduct claim management with customer (A3) including warranty
• Submit final PPAP to customer (incl. update of customer portals and IMDS)
• Support/update project-related documents (e.g. P-FMEA, process flow chart)
• Perform internal Audits, ensure action plans are created and follow up on corrective actions
• Support Quality Manager on external and customer audits

Skills

Quality tools

Automotive project management

Customer quality requirements

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

IATF 16949:2016

Job description

Kautex is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, Kautex offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website www.textronjobs.com.

Kautex is a global company with over 30 plants in 13 countries. As a leading Tier One automotive supplier, we are a pioneer in the design and manufacturing of plastic fuel systems and beyond. From battery enclosures for use in hybrid and full battery electric vehicle applications to autonomous cleaning systems, we are advancing solutions for the era of new mobility. Our portfolio also covers high-quality industrial packaging and cast camshafts. Embracing the transformative venture, Kautex is part of a network of global businesses, offering some of the most advanced technologies and services the world has ever seen.

We foster career growth, drive groundbreaking talent programs, and champion equal opportunities and sustainability in our business practices and products. By working together as one team and supporting one another, amazing things happen. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, soar to new heights and reach for the extraordinary, being recognized by prestigious awards such as Fair Company, Great place to work (Silao), MINT minded company, or Ecovadis Platinum. We look forward to getting to know you and sharing more about our values and local benefits.

What awaits you:

• Responsible for all KPIs and measures with regard to improved product quality during the development phase according the FLP Roadmap
• Responsible for achieving manufacturing process quality targets during launch and serial production
• Responsible to stop processes and escalation in all cases of non-conformities to quality (STOP-AT-DEFECT)
• Drive and implement continuous improvement activities affecting process quality in the plant
• Create and maintain plant related quality documentation
• Support assembly trials and drive for best process quality
• Responsible for alerting management for all items affecting product quality/functionality in a negative manner
• First contact for all customer related questions
• Ensure knowledge about customer specific requirements
• Ensure knowledge about risk management and product safety
• Conduct claim management with customer (A3) including warranty
• Submit final PPAP to customer (incl. update of customer portals and IMDS)
• Support/update project-related documents (e.g. P-FMEA, process flow chart)
• Perform internal Audits, ensure action plans are created and follow up on corrective actions
• Support Quality Manager on external and customer audits

What you'll need to succeed:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or comparable education
• Previous internship experience in quality highly preferred
• Experience in automotive project management preferred
• Knowledge in quality tools/ valid quality standards
• Knowledge in customer specific quality requirements via IATF 16949:2016