Automotive Quality Engineer - PPAP Lead & Customer Support

Adient plc; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient plc is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead, coordinate, and perform quality functions for new program launches. You will serve as the main quality contact for customers and suppliers and drive problem resolution using established methods.

The role requires 6+ years in quality engineering within automotive or regulated manufacturing, with expertise in APQP/PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, and QMS. Travel to supplier sites is occasional in support of QA objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required; candidates actively pursuing may be considered.
• Minimum 6+ years in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, Supplier Quality, or related field.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing or highly regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare PPAP packages for product submissions and customer approvals.
• Obtain submissions approval from Product Service Manager or Quality Manager.
• Resolve customer and supplier quality issues using Adient problem-solving methods (Kepner-Tregoe, 8-D).
• Perform gage studies (Gage R&R, Bias, Linearity, Stability) before production use or after product changes.
• Develop and update control plans, inspection plans, and containment plans as required.
• Support PFMEA updates with Manufacturing Engineer.
• Interface with assigned external customers as single point of contact for issue resolution.
• Coordinate preparation and on-time delivery of supplier AQP deliverables.
• Promote strong customer relations through professional, proactive service and urgency in issue resolution.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Root-cause problem solving

Communication skills

Ability to read engineering drawings

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality systems software

Job description

Adient plc is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead, coordinate, and perform quality functions for new program launches. You will serve as the main quality contact for customers and suppliers and drive problem resolution using established methods.

The role requires 6+ years in quality engineering within automotive or regulated manufacturing, with expertise in APQP/PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, and QMS. Travel to supplier sites is occasional in support of QA objectives.