Quality Engineer

Faurecia; Fort Wayne (IN); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Forvia Fort Wayne is seeking a Plant Quality Engineer to mentor the quality team and ensure adherence to QA systems across all parts produced.

You will coach operators, drive ISO standards, lead PPAP activities, and manage customer liaison and continuous improvement initiatives. Fluency in English and a collaborative mindset are essential.

Formación

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an industrial environment, preferred automotive supplier.
• Proven competency in Control plans, D/PFMEA’s, Process Audits, ISO14001, & TS16949, Key characteristic management, 8D/Corrective action skills, APQP, MSA, SPC, & PPAP.

Responsabilidades

• Perform the role of the Customer within the Plant
• Coach and train the operator/GAP leaders/supervisors on the quality principles of Faurecia and Customer specifics
• Champion QSE activities and coach plant personnel
• Manage ISO1400 & IATF16949/ FES through the FCP’s
• Manage continuous improvement activities
• Stop Customer shipments of nonconforming products
• Responsible for presenting, in conjunction with the Program Quality Leader, the initial customer PPAP for all parts produced within Faurecia (Re-PPAP of engineering changes/process changes/in-sourcing)
• Engineering changes: update documentation to support engineering changes
• Quality Documentation Update and maintain the control plan and support PFMEA updates with the plant process engineer
• Manage the Customer Liasons, where applicable and feedback concerns to the plant via PTEPS into QSS (Review and monitor complaint status until closure)
• Ensure customer/internal complaints are adequately answered, on time, and using FIS problem solving methodology with active participation from production personnel. (QRQC, Quality Walls, etc)
• Communicate Warranty claims with the Plant engineering and follow-up with the Plant’s action plans for the claims
• Assist with any additional tasks as assigned by the company
• Access and feedback customer concerns through the customer‑specific portals.
• Update and manage all internal/external

Conocimientos

Quality management

D/PFMEA

Process audits

APQP

8D/Corrective action

MSA

SPC

PPAP

ISO14001

TS16949

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

PowerPoint

Descripción del empleo

Forvia, a sustainable mobility technology leader

We pioneer technology for mobility experience that matter to people.

Your Mission, Roles And Responsibilities

As a member of the Plant quality team, the Plant Quality engineer is to provide coaching and leadership to ensure the application of the quality assurance system to meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform the role of the Customer within the Plant
• Coach and train the operator/GAP leaders/supervisors on the quality principles of Faurecia and Customer specifics
• Champion QSE activities and coach plant personnel
• Manage ISO1400 & IATF16949/ FES through the FCP’s
• Manage continuous improvement activities
• Stop Customer shipments of nonconforming products
• Responsible for presenting, in conjunction with the Program Quality Leader, the initial customer PPAP for all parts produced within Faurecia (Re-PPAP of engineering changes/process changes/in-sourcing)
• Engineering changes: update documentation to support engineering changes
• Quality Documentation Update and maintain the control plan and support PFMEA updates with the plant process engineer
• Manage the Customer Liasons, where applicable and feedback concerns to the plant via PTEPS into QSS (Review and monitor complaint status until closure)
• Ensure customer/internal complaints are adequately answered, on time, and using FIS problem solving methodology with active participation from production personnel. (QRQC, Quality Walls, etc)
• Communicate Warranty claims with the Plant engineering and follow-up with the Plant’s action plans for the claims
• Assist with any additional tasks as assigned by the company
• Access and feedback customer concerns through the customer‑specific portals.
• Update and manage all internal/external

Your profile and competencies to succeed

The Ideal Candidate Will Have/be

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in an industrial environment, preferred automotive supplier
• Proven competency in Control plans, D/PFMEA’s, Process Audits, ISO14001, & TS16949, Key characteristic management, 8D/Corrective action skills, APQP, MSA, SPC, & PPAP.

Experience With OEM Specific Quality Requirements

• Results oriented with strong written and oral communication skills
• Basic skills in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, Powerpoint)
• Ability to work in a matrix organization
• Proficient level of English
• Customer Focus; Drive Results; Collaborates With Others

What We Can Do For You

• At Forvia, you will find an engaging and dynamic environment where you can contribute to the development of sustainable mobility leading technologies.
• We are the seventh‑largest global automotive supplier, employing more than 157,000 people in more than 40 countries which makes a lot of opportunity for career development.
• We welcome energetic and agile people who can thrive in a fast‑changing environment. People who share our strong values. Team players with a collaborative mindset and a passion to deliver high standards for our clients. Lifelong learners. High performers. Globally minded people who aspire to work in a transforming industry, where excellence, speed, and quality count.
• We cultivate a learning environment, dedicating tools and resources to ensure we remain at the forefront of mobility. Our people enjoy an average of more than 22 hours of online and in‑person training within FORVIA University (five campuses around the world)
• We offer a multicultural environment that values diversity and international collaboration. We believe that diversity is a strength. To create an inclusive culture where all forms of diversity create real value for the company, we have adopted gender diversity targets and inclusion action plans.
• Achieving CO2 Net Zero as a pioneer of the automotive industry is a priority: In June 2022, Forvia became the first global automotive group to be certified with the new SBTI Net‑Zero Standard (the most ambitious standard of SBTi), aligned with the ambition of the 2015 Paris Agreement of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. Three principles guide our action:use less, use betteranduse longer, with a focus on recyclability and circular economy.

Why join us

FORVIA, a global automotive technology supplier, comprises the complementary technology and industrial strengths of Faurecia and HELLA.

With over 137 500 people, including more than 12,000 R&D engineers across 40+ countries, FORVIA provides a unique and comprehensive approach to the automotive challenges of today and tomorrow. Composed of 6 business groups and a strong IP portfolio of over 12,400 patents, FORVIA is focused on becoming the preferred innovation and integration partner for OEMs worldwide.

In 2025, the Group achieved a consolidated revenue of 26.2 billion euros prior to IFRS 5. FORVIA SE is listed on the Euronext Paris market under the FRVIA mnemonic code and is a component of the SBF 120 index.

FORVIA aims to be a change maker committed to foreseeing and making the mobility transformation happen. www.forvia.com