Product Safety & Conformity Engineer (Quality Engineer)

Webasto SE; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 105,000; Full time

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Financial benefits

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Job summary

Webasto SE in Lexington, KY seeks a Product Safety & Conformity Engineer (Quality Engineer) to lead product safety incidents, ensure regulatory and internal quality compliance, and drive audits across production and processes.

You will partner with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing and suppliers to identify risks, implement preventive actions, analyze customer complaints and field data, and advance continuous improvement in safety and quality performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; equivalent education and experience accepted.
• Minimum 5 years in a Quality Engineer or related role within manufacturing.
• Experience leading product safety incident investigations with containment, root-cause analysis and CAPA.
• Experience auditing compliance to process requirements and quality systems.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, auditing methodologies, risk assessments, and continuous improvement tools.
• Strong communication skills to present findings to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate product safety incidents from investigation through resolution with containment, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and stakeholder communication.
• Monitor, assess, and drive compliance with product safety, regulatory, and internal quality requirements across products, processes, and manufacturing operations.
• Conduct and support internal audits, process audits, product audits, and compliance assessments to verify adherence to standards and legal requirements.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and cross-functional teams to identify risks and implement preventive actions.
• Analyze customer complaints, warranty data, field issues, and safety-related trends to identify emerging risks and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support recall and product safety management activities by coordinating investigations, preparing technical documentation, and facilitating communications with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain product safety and quality documentation, including risk assessments, CAPAs, audit findings, and lessons learned.
• Provide guidance and training to teams on quality processes, compliance requirements, risk mitigation, and product safety best practices.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Auditing methodologies

Quality management systems

Cross-functional coordination

Risk assessment

Process auditing

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

IATF 16949

VDA auditing practices

Job description

Product Safety & Conformity Engineer (Quality Engineer) Job Description Product Safety & Conformity Engineer (Quality Engineer)

Make individual mobility more enjoyable and sustainable by advancing technology and people – As one of the top 100 automotive suppliers worldwide, Webasto actively shapes the transformation of the industry through expertise and forward-thinking solutions. Our goal is to make mobility a full sensory experience, working toward more comfort, wind in your hair, the perfect temperature in any season, and driving with a clear conscience – for a safe and sustainable future. We bring joy to mobility – are you in?

You can look forward to these exciting tasks

• Lead and coordinate product safety incidents from investigation through resolution, ensuring timely containment, root cause analysis, corrective actions, and stakeholder communication
• Monitor, assess, and drive compliance with product safety, regulatory, and internal quality requirements across products, processes, and manufacturing operations
• Conduct and support internal audits, process audits, product audits, and compliance assessments to verify adherence to established standards, procedures, and legal requirements
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and cross-functional teams to identify risks and implement preventive actions that improve product safety and quality performance
• Analyze customer complaints, warranty data, field issues, and safety-related trends to identify emerging risks and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Support recall and product safety management activities by coordinating investigations, preparing technical documentation, and facilitating communications with internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and maintain product safety and quality documentation, including risk assessments, corrective action reports, audit findings, and lessons learned
• Provide guidance and training to teams on quality processes, compliance requirements, risk mitigation, and product safety best practices

This is what you bring to us

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred; equivalent education and experience will be considered
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a Quality Engineer or related quality role within a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated experience leading a product safety incident investigation, including containment, root cause analysis, corrective action implementation, and cross-functional coordination
• Experience auditing compliance to process requirements and evaluating adherence to quality systems, standards, procedures, and controls
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems, auditing methodologies, corrective action processes, risk assessments, and continuous improvement tools
• Ability to analyze complex technical and quality issues, identify risks, and drive effective solutions across cross-functional teams
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present findings, recommendations, and compliance concerns to leadership and key stakeholders
• Automotive industry experience, product recall management experience, and familiarity with IATF 16949, VDA auditing practices, or product safety regulations are preferred but not required

Applications from qualified individuals with disabilities are expressly welcome.

Your contact person: Mario Magrini, People & Organization Lexington, KY

At Webasto, quality is not just a word but a philosophy. Great emphasis is placed on the highest product and service standards to meet our customers' expectations. Quality management is deeply integrated into Webasto's projects from start to finish, serving not only as a control function but, more importantly, as a key support function.

Job area: Quality Management Entry Level: Professionals (3+ years) Job Location: Lexington, 40511 2200 Innovation Dr, KY

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Webasto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status.

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