Quality Engineer

Adient; Greenfield (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient in Greenfield, Tennessee is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive daily quality assurance activities, analyze production data, and implement continuous improvement across processes. You will develop testing, sampling, and training procedures to ensure compliance with customer and industry standards.

The role requires auditing experience, PPAP familiarity, and the ability to interpret drawings and specifications, with a focus on SPC methods and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field preferred.
• 3 years of Quality Engineering or related experience in Manufacturing. Automotive manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of PPAP requirements and approval processes. Strong Auditing Skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and product specifications.
• Working knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control) and core automotive quality standards.
• Microsoft Applications Skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Complies with all BOS, ISO/TS-16949 and Customer Specific requirements.
• Understands Plant/Customer KPIs and works with team to meet and exceed.
• Participates as Layered Process Auditor when instructed by Manager.
• Ensure continuous improvement in all Production Quality Deliverables.
• Support PPAP package preparation and obtain approvals from the Product Service or Quality Manager.

Skills

Auditing skills

PPAP knowledge

Reading technical drawings

SPC

Education

Related degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary

The Quality Engineer supports daily quality assurance activities, analyzes production data to drive continuous improvement, and refines methods to enhance overall performance. This position develops effective testing, sampling, and training procedures to ensure compliance with customer and industry standards. The Quality Engineer also conducts audits, prepares reports, and drives corrective and preventive actions to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complies with all BOS, ISO/TS-16949 and Customer Specific requirements.
• Understands Plant/Customer KPI's and works with team to meet and exceed.
• Participates as Layered Process Auditor if instructed by Manager.
• Responsible to ensure that continuous improvement is made in all Production Quality Deliverables.
• Provide support on PPAP package preparation for product submissions and approval by appropriate Customer personnel. Obtain approval of submission packages from the Product Service Manager or Quality Manager prior to submission to the Customer.
• Develop and update Control Plan as required.
• Support the Manufacturing Engineer in updating the PFMEA as required.
• Develop appropriate inspection plans and containment plans.
• Utilize all Customer-specific systems.
• Responsible to conduct capability studies, and ensure that they are properly performed and documented for special characteristics, and that Customer and internal requirements are met (or a written Customer deviation is obtained).
• Support the continuous improvement of the Operation Description Sheets (ODS).
• Identify and utilize the appropriate statistical tools. Mentor team members on proper statistical application and techniques.
• Interface with assigned external customers as the single point contact for issue resolution.
• Responsible for completion of any customer specific advanced quality planning requirements.
• Responsible for writing and submitting 8-Ds to the customer in a timely manner.
• Visit the customer on an as needed basis.
• Communicate between the customer and the plant.
• Initiates the Quality Alert when concerns arise and follow the alert until it is closed.
• Confirm all customer return material analysis root causes and corrective actions.

Qualifications:

• Degree in a related field preferred.
• 3 years of Quality Engineering or related experience in Manufacturing. Automotive manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of PPAP requirements and approval processes. Strong Auditing Skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and product specifications.
• Working knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control) and core automotive quality standards.
• Microsoft Application Skills (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)

PRIMARY LOCATION

Greenfield Facility