Launch Project Quality Engineer

Autoliv United States; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation package

Recognition awards

Family events

University discount options

Job summary

Autoliv United States is seeking a Launch Project Quality Engineer in Ogden, Utah. This role involves launching and managing quality documentation related to new launch programs. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree, strong problem-solving skills, and experience in manufacturing environments. Responsibilities include championing quality initiatives, managing quality metrics, and ensuring compliance with customer-specific product quality requirements. The position also includes an attractive compensation package and various perks to enhance employee satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree highly preferred with some level of work experience.
• Understanding of technical drawings and production line processes.
• Keen eye for quality and ability to juggle multiple critical projects.

Responsibilities

• Launch, analyze, and manage quality documentation for New Launch Programs.
• Assess new line quality controls and promote quality initiatives.
• Monitor process capability and ensure first-time quality.

Skills

Quality control and assurance

Advanced problem solving

Mechanical systems understanding

Professional communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Quality certifications

8D Problem solving

Job description

Launch Project Quality Engineer

What you’ll do:

• Launch, analyze and manage quality documentation related to New Launch Programs for AOA's Assembly Plants
• Assess new line quality controls and repeatability
• Determine and champion new control and monitoring methods to ensure first-time quality
• Monitor process capability and identify improvement opportunities
• Champion quality initiatives on the manufacturing floor
• Responsible for delivering on quality related metrics for their area (non-quality cost, customer PPM, new launch readiness, etc.)
• Effective time management
• Drive continuous improvement and systemic defect elimination initiatives within their area of ownership to more sustainable results
• Promotes knowledge and application of the Standards.
• Actively contributes to reduction of TNQC
• Champion fundamental Quality approaches (PPAP, FMEA, IATF, VDA, Jidoka, Zero Defect, Quality First, etc.) both in the Design and the Process in their production team.
• Lead by example. Be an ambassador for Autoliv by demonstrating the Autoliv Way and ‘Q5 behavior’.
• Defines specific quality training requirements for their scope of ownership
• Evaluate work of the team and identify growth opportunities for individual team members
• Ensures that all applicable customer specific product quality requirements their product area are fulfilled.
• Reports on quality performance indicators.
• Enforces stable and in-control processes
• Maintain Launch Timelines to meet key dates
• Review reports, documentation and customer concerns directly with customers

What is required:

Bachelor’s degree highly preferred with some level of work experience. Exception being a person who has multiple years of QE experience without degree who shows ability to comprehend, problem solve and learn at a high-functioning level. Additionally preferred would be someone who has a level of understanding of the Autoliv Production System or who has experience working in a fast-paced production environment. Understanding of technical drawings, Advanced problem solving skills, Knowledge of mechancial systems, understanding of production line processes, professional communication skills and ability to be front-facing to customers. Keen eye for quality and ability to juggle multiple critical projects at a time. Beneficial to have experience in a manufacturing field. Beneficial to have quality certifications. Beneficial to have 8D Problem solving experience.

What’s in it for you:

• Attractive compensation package
• Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.
• Gender Pay Equality

Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.