Automotive Quality Engineer - 8D, PFMEA & PPAP Expert

Johnson Electric; Springfield (TN); On-site; USD 106,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric in Springfield, TN is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure timely resolution of quality issues and prevent recurrence. You will apply 8D, PDCA and PFMEA methods, support APQP/PPAP activities, and monitor key quality metrics across automotive programs.

Qualified candidates have a mechanical engineering degree and 5+ years in automotive quality, with IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 certifications preferred. On-site role with strong cross-functional collaboration and customer interaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years as a Quality Engineer in automotive engineering.
• 5 years of 8D problem solving, root cause analysis, SPC and PFMEA.
• Certification for VDA 6.3 process auditor.
• Certification for IATF 16949:2016.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and improve quality performance for customer-critical modules.
• Develop and maintain Control Plans, PFMEAs and inspection criteria.
• Lead APQP/PPAP activities for product launches and process changes.
• Conduct layered/internal audits and address findings on schedule.
• Prepare technical analyses of field failures and coordinate with teams.

Skills

8D problem solving

PDCA

Ishikawa

PFMEA

Statistical Process Control

APQP

PPAP

Layered Audit

IATF 16949

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Johnson Electric in Springfield, TN is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure timely resolution of quality issues and prevent recurrence. You will apply 8D, PDCA and PFMEA methods, support APQP/PPAP activities, and monitor key quality metrics across automotive programs.

Qualified candidates have a mechanical engineering degree and 5+ years in automotive quality, with IATF 16949 and VDA 6.3 certifications preferred. On-site role with strong cross-functional collaboration and customer interaction.