Automotive Quality Engineer - Continuous Improvement & PPAP

Adient plc; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient plc seeks a Quality Engineer to support daily quality assurance, analyze production data for continuous improvement, and refine testing and training procedures to ensure compliance with customer and industry standards.

This role conducts audits, prepares reports, and drives CAPA to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence while interfacing with customers and internal teams on PPAP and quality planning requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of quality experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of PPAP requirements and approval processes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and product specifications.
• Working knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control) and core automotive quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to BOS, ISO/TS-16949 and customer-specific requirements.
• Analyzes production data to drive continuous improvement.
• Develops/testing procedures, control plans, and containment plans.
• Supports PPAP package preparation and customer submissions for approval.
• Develops PFMEA updates and capability studies; ensures proper documentation.
• Mentors team on statistical methods and tools; communicates with customers as needed.
• Initiates Quality Alerts and coordinates corrective actions with the plant and customers.

Skills

Quality assurance

PPAP knowledge

SPC knowledge

Reading technical drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Adient plc seeks a Quality Engineer to support daily quality assurance, analyze production data for continuous improvement, and refine testing and training procedures to ensure compliance with customer and industry standards.

This role conducts audits, prepares reports, and drives CAPA to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence while interfacing with customers and internal teams on PPAP and quality planning requirements.