Quality Engineer

Yanfeng; Bessemer (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng is seeking a Quality Engineer to support PFMEA reviews, maintain Control Plans, and act as main liaison with customers and suppliers within automotive programs. You will perform root cause analysis, support audits, and contribute to continuous improvement using APQP/PPAP tools.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Quality/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering and 1-3 years of related experience; automotive exposure is a plus. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
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Responsibilities

• Support PFMEA reviews and maintain Control Plans
• Primary contact with customer/supplier reps; meetings/audits
• Perform root cause analysis of technical problems
• Maintain quality system per YIOS standards
• Facilitate problem solving teams; respond to discrepancy notices
• Verify corrective actions and communicate quality issues
• Participate in internal/external quality audits; report trends
• Participate in workgroups (FMEA, PSMC)
• Establish process controls; assist training; buy-off on equipment
• Support quality/dimensional control systems (X&R charts, gage studies, Six Sigma, SPC)
• Strong working knowledge of APQP tools (Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, MSA, SPC)

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

Verbal & written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality/Industrial/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plan

PPAP

MSA

Six Sigma

SPC

APQP tools

X&R charts

Gage studies

Job description

Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 57,000 employees worldwide. The technical team of 4,200 experts is in 10 R&D centers and other regional offices, with complete capabilities including engineering and software development, styling, and test validation. Focusing on smart cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers to explore future mobility and provide leading cabin solutions. For more information, please visit www.yanfeng.com.

• Support the risk and failure analysis (PFMEA) reviews and update/maintain the Control Plan for the assigned work flows
• Primary contact source with customer/supplier representatives, maintain positive communication and relationship, support and attend meetings, reviews and audits
• Performs root cause analysis of technical problems
• Ensures that the quality system is maintained in accordance with the Business Operating System (YIOS) standards.
• Facilitate problem solving teams and respond to customer discrepancy notices.
• Verify corrective actions and prepare problem solving customer correspondence related to quality concerns or issues
• Participate in internal and external quality audits, and report to management on quality issues, trends and losses
• Participate in workgroups (e.g., FMEA, PSMC, etc.)
• Establish process controls, assist in training of new projects and buy-off on new/modified equipment and processes
• Support quality/dimensional control systems (i.e., X&R charts, gage studies, Six Sigma, dimensional capability studies)
• Strong working knowledge of APQP tools (e.g., Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, MSA, SPC, etc.)
• Bachelor's Level Degree
• Area of Study:Quality, Industrial of Mechanical Engineering or equivalent work experience in Quality or Engineering related function.

*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

1 -3 Years of Experience working in the field of Quality, Engineering CI or similar (recent college graduate is considered acceptable).

Less Than 1 Years of Experience within the automotive industry.

• Possesses strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work in a team environment, establishing partnerships both internally and externally
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess knowledge on the fundamentals of PPAP and APQP processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required
• Experience working directly with customers and suppliers, particularly automotive related is highly desirable
• Understanding of the Quality function such as customer service, metrology, and quality analysis techniques (i.e., Design of experiments, Red X, PPAP, Control Plan, etc.).