Product Safety Engineer

Webasto Americas; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Webasto Americas is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to lead product safety investigations, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Suppliers to prevent issues and improve overall quality. The role emphasizes data-driven analysis of complaints and recalls, plus the development of robust documentation and training programs.

The candidate should have a minimum of 5 years in manufacturing quality roles, a technical engineering background, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Quality Engineer role in a manufacturing environment.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate product safety incidents from investigation through resolution.
• 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.

Skills

Quality engineering

Auditing

Root cause analysis

Regulatory compliance

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Manufacturing

Job description

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.

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.