Process Quality Engineer

ZF Group; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Incentive Plan

Paid Vacation

401k Plan

Health Care Benefits

Paid Holidays

Employee Groups

Job summary

ZF Group in Kentucky is seeking a Process Quality Engineer to lead quality planning and continuous improvement across the product lifecycle. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to ensure compliance with automotive standards and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.

The role emphasizes line readiness, PPAP submissions, FMEAs, and supplier quality management, with a strong focus on data-driven quality improvements and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of quality engineering experience, preferably automotive.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and IATF 16949.
• Experience with 8D, Pareto, Fault Tree Analysis, and statistical tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and process docs.
• Proficiency in Office, SAP, measurement and testing equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review design drawings, changes, process docs and QA records to ensure compliance.
• Support product/process development via FMEAs, APQP, PPAP submissions.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues and complaints.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing by investigating issues and recommending solutions.
• Manage supplier quality activities, QAAs, and CQP requirements.
• Monitor pre-production and launch activities to ensure successful introductions.
• Analyze quality performance and communicate results to customers and management.
• Support QMS compliance and continuous improvement programs.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

8D problem solving

Statistical tools

Process improvement

Technical drawing reading

MS Office

SAP

Data analysis

IATF 16949 knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Measurement tools

Quality data software

Job description

The Process Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring product and process quality throughout the product lifecycle by leading quality planning, problem-solving, supplier quality activities, launch readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role works closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and customers to drive compliance with automotive quality standards, resolve quality concerns, and enhance overall product performance and customer satisfaction.

What you can look forward to as Process Quality Engineer:

• Lead and review design drawings, engineering changes, process documentation, test procedures, procurement documents, and quality records to ensure compliance with customer and company requirements.
• Support product and process development through participation in Design and Process FMEAs, APQP activities, and PPAP submissions.
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives to resolve quality issues, customer complaints, warranty claims, and supplier-related concerns.
• Provide technical support to manufacturing operations by investigating product and process issues and recommending effective solutions.
• Manage supplier quality activities, including Quality Assurance Agreements (QAA), supplier problem resolution, and customer quality planning (CQP) requirements.
• Monitor pre-production and launch activities, including line readiness, control plans, prototype quality procedures, and capability studies to ensure successful product introduction.
• Analyze quality performance using statistical methods, defect trends, audits, and warranty data, and communicate results to customers and management.
• Support quality management system compliance, continuous improvement programs, and cross-functional collaboration to enhance product quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

Your profile as Process Quality Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent combination of education and relevant quality experience.
• Minimum 3 years of quality engineering experience, preferably within the automotive industry and a matrix organization.
• Strong knowledge of automotive quality standards and tools, including APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, and IATF 16949.
• Experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, Pareto Analysis, Fault Tree Analysis, and statistical tools.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, specifications, process documentation, control plans, and manufacturing records.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, measurement and testing equipment, and quality-related data analysis tools.

ZF does not offer visa sponsorship for this role (e.g., H-1B, TN), and candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship by ZF now or in the future. This role also does not include any immigration-related support, including—and not limited to—being listed on government forms, providing documentation for work authorization, coordinating with universities, or participating in training plans or other procedures related to visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT/CPT, J-1, O-1, L-1, E-3, and any other status requiring employer sponsorship or immigration-related support). IF YOU REQUIRE ANY FORM OF VISA SPONSORSHIP OR ANY IMMIGRATION SUPPORT NOW OR IN THE FUTURE, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.

Why you should choose ZF:

• A supportive collaborative team environment
• Annual Incentive Plan
• Paid Vacation
• 401k Plan
• Health Care Benefits
• Paid Holidays
• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities