Quality Engineer

GRAMMER AG; Delphos, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GRAMMER is seeking a Quality Engineer in Delphos, OH, to lead quality activities for new and existing products in automotive interiors and seating systems. The role involves capability studies, inspections, and process documentation, working within IATF:16949 frameworks to achieve premium customer satisfaction.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in engineering, 5+ years of quality experience, and at least 3 years of auditing, with injection molding experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a technology or engineering discipline
• At least 5 years of quality experience in a similar role
• 3 years of auditing experience
• Injection mold experience preferred
• Strong problem‑solving capabilities and data analysis
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and peers

Responsibilities

• Oversee quality activities in capability studies, dimensional checks, material testing, and product inspection.
• Provide quality support to internal and external customers.
• Lead PPAP, APQP, and IATF 16949 related activities and documentation.
• Develop processes, controls, and plant training for new projects.
• Review supplier PPAP packages and monitor supplier performance.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure product conformity to customer specs.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Auditing

Injection Molding

Problem Solving

Data Analysis

Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering/tech

Job description

We're looking for Visionaries, enablers and innovation drivers.

Breaking new ground. Realizing innovative ideas. Helping to shape the future of mobility. At GRAMMER, you can make a big difference - for yourself as well. As a global partner to the automotive industry, we are successful worldwide with our two divisions Automotive and Commercial Vehicles. Every day, we develop and produce systems for passenger car interiors as well as driver and passenger seats for offroad commercial vehicles, trucks, buses and trains. We shape the way people are mobile today and in the future. Bring your unique talents to the diverse GRAMMER community. More than 14,000 employees in 20 countries want to change the world together with you.

Quality Engineer

Location: Delphos

What are your main tasks?

GRAMMERis specialized in developing and manufacturing components and systems for car interiors as well as driver and passenger seats for off‑road vehicles, trucks, buses, and trains. As a global partner to the vehicle manufacturing industry, we are represented around the world by our two divisions, Automotive and Commercial Vehicles. Our employees are constantly engaged in developing and producing innovative, flexible solutions to meet challenges in today’s competitive global market. GRAMMER can be found on four continents with more than 50 production, distribution and logistics sites in 20 countries.

Here at GRAMMER, we foster a culture that embraces our Grammer CODE: Collaborate in an inclusive environment, Openness in communication and ideas, Drive for results with energy and Empower yourself and others by taking ownership of decisions and actions. What we are looking for: Gramer is looking for a Quality Engineer to join our location in Delphos, OH. The ideal candidate will enjoy working in a team environment. This individual will have an opportunity to make lasting and positive changes in our team! Primary Responsibilities and Essential Functions: The Quality Engineer will oversee and direct quality activities in the area of capability studies, dimensional checks, material testing, product inspection, print changes, and process/product documentation and in order to obtain optimum productivity and quality levels while complying with customer specifications. The Quality Engineer is to provide quality support to internal and external customers. Responsibilities will include documentation of processes, procedures and equipment; coordinating the completion of all quality function tasks and the resolution of all quality issues in a timely and robust fashion. The Quality Engineer will be responsible for providing quality support within the new product introduction project team for all aspects of a project from final design release through Job #1 and play a key role in providing technical support to the customer.

The primary responsibility will be to achieve premium levels of customer satisfaction for product and services supplied by the plant through operator awareness, appropriate inspection, audit programs and continuous improvements and customer visits to the plants for monitoring and feedback. The Quality Engineer will be responsible for achieving product target cost, efficiency, and quality for existing products.

In addition, this position will be responsible to lead the plant in customer satisfaction, PPM reduction, and quality system development. The Quality Engineer will report directly to the Quality Manager, but will also be an active member of the Launch team. The Quality Engineer will be required to support multiple projects and work with the plant to maintain third party registration to IATF: 16949 standards and obtain customer quality awards and certifications. Job Functions:

• Support project launch strategy
• Participate in identifying open item issues
• Support and project timeline
• Provide support for all pre‑production builds requiring components and/or services from the manufacturing site
• Work with team to develop processes, establish process documentation and controls, and plant training needs of the new project
• Assist with training of production personnel for processing and quality standards
• Ensure product conforms to customer engineering standards
• Support and develop process documentation Coordinate problem solving of quality issues, as required
• Review component supplier performance and submission
• Determine possible quality problems and prepare a list of concerns to be discussed with the launch team
• Monitor customer concerns/rejections during pre‑production and after Job #1
• Perform capability studies via gauges, measurement equipment, statistical analysis, and problem‑solving investigation
• Work with tool and part suppliers on PPAP requirements and submission
• Review and approve supplier PPAP package
• Support elements of IATF: 16949, APQP and PPAP
• Gage R&R studies, procedures and certification
• Review of production quality performance with Quality Manager/Supervisor
• Assist Engineers in development of FMEA, and process flowchart
• Work with the team to develop processes, tune‑in equipment and tooling. Establish process controls, assist in execution of new projects
• Dimensional Capability studies
• Quality documentation, as required
• Maintain PPAP booklet on assigned programs
• Support development of PPAP submittal with Engineers
• Develop and maintain quality technician and inspector assignments as required
• Maintain process documentation (i.e., PFMEA, flow charts)
• Maintain internal and external database: 8Ds, Process Alerts, and Rejections
• Annual product certifications

What are your qualifications?

Qualifications Desired:

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in a technology or engineering discipline
• At least 5 years of quality experience in a similar role
• 3 years of auditing experience
• Injection mold experience preferred
• Highly motivated, able to communicate effectively with both customers and peers, and have the ability to handle difficult
• situations in a calm, thorough, and time conscious manner
• Strong problem‑solving capabilities
• Ability to analyze and utilize data to make informed and strategic decisions

And most importantly, what can you expect from us?

The well‑being of our employees is our top priority. That's why we offer you:

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