Lead Quality Automotive Engineer- On Site

Usui International Corporation; Sharonville (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Usui International Corporation is seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to join their team in Sharonville, OH. The role supports operations in troubleshooting issues, monitors product performance, and updates quality documentation. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering and 6+ years of experience, preferably in the automotive industry.

This position requires excellent communication skills, experience with quality assurance practices, and a commitment to quality and efficiency in a team environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of quality experience, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Experience as a QA engineer in an IATF16949 registered manufacturing operation.
• Exposure to Automotive OEM Supplier quality practices and procedures.
• Experience in using Statistical Process Controls.

Responsibilities

• Support Operations team on troubleshooting internal and customer concerns.
• Interface with Engineering personnel to establish process controls.
• Monitor product performance and quality records.
• Conduct root cause analysis for internal and customer issues.

Skills

Quality assurance experience

Communication skills

Statistical Process Controls

Geometric dimensioning and tolerances

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or manufacturing

Job description

Lead Quality Engineer - ON Site (Sharonville, OH)

Primary Duties

• Support the Operations team on trouble‑shooting efforts on internal and customer concerns.
• Interface with other Engineering personnel to establish process controls and product test requirements.
• Interface with customers and supplier as needed.
• Monitor product performance.
• Create and/or update quality documents such as Quality Alerts and Work Instructions.
• Interpret test results, write reports, and effectively communicate with plant personnel and customers.
• Maintain appropriate quality records which include, but are not limited to, certifications and inspection records.
• Participate in training and coaching of inspection personnel in the technical performance of their duties.
• 4S activities
• Audit production processes and receiving materials to ensure quality.
• Support supplier defect activity including creating and issuing defect reports.
• Support customer issue activity by issuing RMA, quality alert, containment, and sorting activities.
• Conduct root cause analysis and issue corrective actions for internal and customer issues.
• Monitor and report out KPI data.
• Manage suspect parts and hold area daily.
• Support in APQP and PPAP activities as required.
• Create and/or update Control Plans
• Participate in creating and/or updating quality inspector training material.
• Support Supplier Quality on supplier visits as required.
• Ability to lead or co‑lead kaizen activity.
• Ability to support customer meetings/visits with little to no support.
• Perform risk analysis when internal defects are found.
• Internal auditor and support audit activity as required.
• Ability to make sound judgments and take action with little to no support from management.
• Ability to lead customer meetings/visits with no support.
• Back up for manager as needed.
• Support training of other Quality Engineers
• Ability to lead 4S activity improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or manufacturing preferred.
• 6 or more years quality experience preferably in the automotive industry preferred.
• Experience as a QA engineer in a IATF16949 registered manufacturing operation.
• Exposure to Automotive OEM Supplier quality practices and procedures.
• General knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerances.
• Handle moderately complex issues.
• Prior work experience with automotive PPAP process and customer interface is highly desirable.
• Experience with ISO 9001 and TS16949 preferred.
• Must be a self‑starter and be able to adjust quickly to changing priorities and assignments.
• Experience in using Statistical Process Controls.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality and related issues.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently with limited direction and supervision, and function in a team‑oriented environment.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.