Production Quality Engineer: Lead Process Improvement

thyssenkrupp; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401K matching

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Gym reimbursement

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted BILSTEIN products

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. in Hamilton, OH seeks a Quality Assurance professional to oversee QA activities across processes, materials, and products. You will ensure adherence to IATF 16949, lead 8D/Six Sigma initiatives, and drive PPAP readiness for new products.

Requirements include a Engineering degree or equivalent, 5+ years in automotive manufacturing, and strong SPC/GA tools knowledge. Strong cross‑shift communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Engineering or Engineering Technology; or three plus years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of IATF and AIAG core tools requirements including customer requirements.
• Five years of experience in automotive component manufacturing, including experience with APQP, PSO, PPAP, Control Plans, and FMEA.
• Experience in presenting technical and project information to team members, management and customers.
• Experience applying statistical process control (SPC) methods for analyzing data and evaluating current process and process changes.

Responsibilities

• Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties are performed safely by self and others.
• Adheres to and enforces requirements defined by IATF 16949.
• Plans and conducts analysis, inspection, and testing to assure the quality of assigned products and assembly lines.
• Documents data obtained during all quality assurance activities in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Leads problem-solving process (8D, Six Sigma) for internal and customer issues.
• Leads initiatives to reduce failure costs (scrap, rework, warranty, etc).
• Communicates significant issues or developments identified during quality assurance activities and provides recommended process improvements to management.
• Prepares reports to communicate involvement and results of quality assurance activities.
• Directs technical and administrative workers engaged in quality assurance activities.
• Stops the production line in case of a non-conformity.
• Organizes containment activities to protect the customer and assembly lines from defective products.
• Executes studies which support PPAP activities for new product validation.
• Actively contributes to the Shopfloor Management Process.
• Conducts process readiness audits and release of production after integrations and modification to assembly lines.
• Performs LPA process audits, addresses findings and implements corrective actions.
• Makes quantifiable, risked based decisions about validation of processes following downtime or maintenance events.
• Communicates clearly and effectively with other cross-function team members – Especially across multiple shifts.

Skills

SPC

Lean Six Sigma

GD&T

Quality control tools

MS Office

CMM handling

Hand gages / Test equipment

German language (plus)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

5+ years automotive component manufacturing experience

APQP/PPAP knowledge

Tools

CMM

Test stands

Gages & comparators

Job description

thyssenkrupp Bilstein of America, Inc. in Hamilton, OH seeks a Quality Assurance professional to oversee QA activities across processes, materials, and products. You will ensure adherence to IATF 16949, lead 8D/Six Sigma initiatives, and drive PPAP readiness for new products.

Requirements include a Engineering degree or equivalent, 5+ years in automotive manufacturing, and strong SPC/GA tools knowledge. Strong cross‑shift communication and leadership are essential.