Automotive Quality Engineer: Root Cause & Supplier Focus

LKQ Corp.; Newnan (GA); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

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Health Insurance

401k with Generous Company Match

Paid Time Off

Company Paid Life Insurance and Long‑|

Résumé du poste

LKQ Corp. is seeking a Quality Engineer to investigate field returns and perform root-cause analysis on automotive transmissions and subassemblies. The role supports IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP and PPAP, working with production, dyno-testing environments, and external suppliers.

You will lead structured problem-solving (8D/5 Why/Fishbone/FMEA) and drive continual quality improvements across the branch while preparing SOPs and assisting in hiring processes as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in root cause investigation and problem solving in automotive manufacturing.
• Familiar with quality standards and audits (IATF 16949, ISO 9001).
• Ability to interact with suppliers and cross-functional teams.

Responsabilités

• Investigate field returns and test-stand failures for automotive transmissions and subassemblies.
• Lead 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone diagrams, and FMEA to determine root causes.
• Maintain compliance with quality frameworks and perform internal audits as needed.
• Support supplier quality with KPI tracking and non-conformance resolution.
• Write operating procedures and support validation and equipment modifications.

Connaissances

Root Cause Analysis

8D Methodology

FMEA

KPI Tracking

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

High School Diploma/GED

Outils

IATF 16949

ISO 9001

APQP

PPAP

Description du poste

LKQ Corp. is seeking a Quality Engineer to investigate field returns and perform root-cause analysis on automotive transmissions and subassemblies. The role supports IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP and PPAP, working with production, dyno-testing environments, and external suppliers.

You will lead structured problem-solving (8D/5 Why/Fishbone/FMEA) and drive continual quality improvements across the branch while preparing SOPs and assisting in hiring processes as needed.