Quality Engineer

Huf Group; Greeneville (TN); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Huf North America Automotive Parts Manufacturing, Corp. in Greeneville, TN, seeks a Quality Engineer to develop and maintain quality plans, lead PPAP submissions, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.

You will analyze warranty data, lead root-cause investigations, and coordinate calibration and gauging activities. Automotive experience and strong problem-solving are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• Up to 8 years of relevant experience in a similar quality engineering role may be substituted for formal education.
• Minimum of 3 years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Previous automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with customer quality requirements and PPAP submissions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of APQP and AIAG standards.
• Comprehensive understanding of PPAP and related processes.
• Reading engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and acceptance criteria.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain quality planning documentation (FMEA, Control Plans, Inspection Instructions).
• Coordinate PPAP process from preparation to customer submission and approval.
• Submit and manage customer-required quality documentation.
• Verify revision levels and compliance with specifications.
• Read and interpret drawings, blueprints, specs, acceptance criteria.
• Perform failure analysis on nonconforming products.
• Conduct SPC and process capability studies.
• Lead R&R studies and root cause investigations.
• Create and communicate Quality Alerts as needed.
• Apply advanced problem-solving to improve product/process performance.
• Analyze warranty data, complaints, and trends.
• Manage warranty claims and supplier resolutions.
• Ensure warranty requirements are understood and applied.
• Prepare warranty reports and communicate risks to management.
• Train inspectors on gauging techniques and equipment.

Skills

FMEA

PPAP submissions

APQP

SPC

DOE

Root Cause Analysis

Blueprint reading

Statistical analysis

Quality auditing

Communication skills

Education

Associate Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Quality Engineer

We are a leading developer and manufacturer of mechanical and electronic locking systems as well as car access and authorization systems for the global automotive industry. Founded in 1908 in Velbert, Germany, we are an independent, family-owned company with around 7,500 employees at locations in Europe, America and Asia and achieved sales of more than EUR 1.2billion in the financial year 2023.

Your Role

• Develop and maintain quality planning documentation, including:Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)Control PlansInspection InstructionsGauging Requirements
• Coordinate the PPAP process from preparation through customer submission and approval
• Facilitate the development and submission of customer-required quality documentation
• Verify component revision levels and ensure compliance with customer specifications
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and acceptance criteria
• Perform failure analysis on internal and external nonconforming products
• Conduct statistical analysis and process capability studies
• Lead Repeatability and Reproducibility (R&R) studies
• Support root cause investigations and corrective action implementation
• Create and communicate Quality Alerts as needed
• Utilize advanced problem-solving methodologies to improve product and process performance
• Analyze warranty data, complaints, and claim trends
• Process customer warranty complaints and customer debit claims
• Ensure customer warranty requirements are understood and consistently applied
• Prepare warranty reports and documentation
• Communicate warranty-related risks, trends, and upcoming claims to management
• Coordinate customer and supplier claim resolution activities
• Coordinate and maintain the calibration system for inspection and measuring equipment
• Train inspectors on gauging techniques and new measurement equipment
• Work collaboratively with internal departments, suppliers, and customers to resolve quality issues

Your Skills

• Associate Degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• Up to 8 years of relevant experience in a similar quality engineering role may be substituted for formal education
• Minimum of 3 years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Previous automotive manufacturing experience strongly preferred
• Experience with customer quality requirements and PPAP submissions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)
• Comprehensive understanding of AIAG
• Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• Experience with:Process MappingCause & Effect AnalysisFMEAControl plansBlueprint readingStatistical Process Control (SPC)Capability StudiesMulti-Vari StudiesDesign of Experiments (DOE)ANOVARoot Cause AnalysisInternal and External Quality Auditing
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions

What we offer

• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off

Huf celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate the harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Huf North America Automotive Parts Manufacturing, Corp.