Automotive Quality Engineer – Continuous Improvement

Aptiv; Vienna (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptiv is seeking a Process Quality & Continuous Improvement professional to drive quality across manufacturing and act as the primary liaison for customer quality matters. You will monitor KPIs, lead corrective actions, and mentor production teams in quality controls and problem solving (8D, SPC, FMEA) to ensure ISO/IATF compliance in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to deliver results across multiple customer

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing quality.
• Experience leading problem-solving activities using 8D, SPC, MSA, FMEA.
• Strong understanding of IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements.
• Excellent root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Fluent in business English.
• Proficient in MS PowerPoint and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze KPIs such as COPQ, scrap rate, and FTQ; lead corrective actions.
• Lead process improvement initiatives when KPIs fall below target.
• Use SPC, Pareto charts, and validation methods to ensure process capability.
• Manage non-conforming product, containment, rework, or disposition.
• Ensure all Control Plans are up-to-date and followed on the floor.
• Audit finished goods and determine appropriate sample sizes.
• Provide quality training to production teams on new processes and controls.
• Serve as the primary contact for customer quality issues and resolutions.
• Lead 8D problem-solving with cross-functional teams and verify containment effects.
• Collaborate to address customer concerns and support quality requirements.

Skills

Quality improvement

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Prioritization

Business English

Customer interface

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Excel

PowerPoint

Statistical software

Job description

Aptiv is seeking a Process Quality & Continuous Improvement professional to drive quality across manufacturing and act as the primary liaison for customer quality matters. You will monitor KPIs, lead corrective actions, and mentor production teams in quality controls and problem solving (8D, SPC, FMEA) to ensure ISO/IATF compliance in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to deliver results across multiple customer