Automotive QA & QMS Engineer - Audits & Quality Improvement

LKQ Corp.; Grand Prairie, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

LKQ Corporation is seeking a Quality Systems professional to support and develop our Quality Management Systems while reducing quality returns. The role focuses on remanufacturing automotive components including engines, transmissions, differentials, and hybrid cells.

You will train Quality Engineers, assist in hiring branch staff, supervise day-to-day branch activities, and lead internal audits as well as supplier audits to drive continual improvement across LKQ locations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 5+ years related experience; automotive knowledge welcome.
• Experience with QA/QMS, audits, and supplier interactions.
• College degree may substitute for some experience.

Responsibilities

• Train Quality Engineers and staff.
• Assist in hiring branch staff.
• Supervise day-to-day branch functions.
• Provide QMS audit support and conduct internal audits as needed.
• Coordinate and lead group supplier audits.
• Investigate sources of damage during handling and storage.
• Assist with writing operating procedures.
• Design equipment modifications and evaluate packing materials.
• Determine and maintain product quality; participate in testing.
• Partner with suppliers to fix defects; report quality concerns.
• Maintain records of product defects and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

QMS auditing

Quality improvement

Staff training

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

ISO-9001

IATF 16949

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

LKQ Corporation is seeking a Quality Systems professional to support and develop our Quality Management Systems while reducing quality returns. The role focuses on remanufacturing automotive components including engines, transmissions, differentials, and hybrid cells.

You will train Quality Engineers, assist in hiring branch staff, supervise day-to-day branch activities, and lead internal audits as well as supplier audits to drive continual improvement across LKQ locations.