Quality Engineer

RESRG Automotive; Missouri; In loco; USD 85.000 - 125.000; Tempo pieno

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Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plan

Flexible spending accounts

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life insurance

AD&D

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation/time off

Educational assistance

Paid parental leave

Adoption assistance

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RESRG Automotive seeks a Quality Engineer to drive product quality across the lifecycle by integrating APQP with local practices and supplier oversight. This role collaborates with design, production, and suppliers to ensure robust quality processes, identify risks, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

The QE will lead APQP activities, develop control plans, manage PPAP documentation, and monitor performance metrics while supporting internal audits and compliance with ISO/TS and

Competenze

• Experience leading APQP activities across product development.
• Ability to develop and maintain control plans and PPAP documentation.
• Proven track record in supplier quality management and audits.
• Strong data analysis and metrics-driven improvement mindset.

Mansioni

• Lead APQP activities to ensure timely quality milestones.
• Develop Safe Launch Plans, Control Plans, and gage WI/R&R alignment.
• Collaborate with design and production to mitigate risks.
• Evaluate specifications to ensure RESRG capability and raise risks.
• Lead appearance approval and PPAP documentation submission.
• Monitor local quality performance; conduct audits and corrective actions.
• Oversee supplier quality via SCARs, audits, and KPIs.
• Build cross-functional communication and training on quality practices.

Conoscenze

APQP Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Process Improvement

Quality Metrics

Risk Assessment

Supplier Quality

Root Cause Analysis

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Job Summary:

The Quality Engineer (QE) will be responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards throughout the product lifecycle by integrating Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) methodologies with local quality practices and supplier quality oversight. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality initiatives, monitor performance metrics, and implement continuous improvement processes.

Key Responsibilities:

APQP Leadership:

• Lead APQP activities to ensure timely execution of quality milestones within the gate process.
• Develop and maintain Safe Launch Plans, Control Plans, and gage WI / R&R ensuring alignment with corporate standards.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to identify and mitigate quality risks during product development.
• Evaluate customer specifications to ensure RESRG capability to meet and maintain. Elevate any risks that are identified.
• Lead appearance approval process and establish internal / external boundary samples.
• Compile and submit all PPAP documentation (customer and intercompany).

Production Quality Oversight:

• Monitor and analyze local quality performance metrics, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Conduct regular quality audits and assessments to ensure compliance with quality standards and procedures (LPAs, IATF internal audits, Customer Specific Requirements, etc.)
• Act as the primary contact for local quality issues, providing timely support and resolution.
• Data-driven approach to COQ improvement.

Supplier Quality Management:

• Oversee supplier quality performance by issuing SCARS, conducting audits, assessments, and evaluations based on risk assessment.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues, ensure cost recovery, implement corrective actions, and audit effectiveness.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supplier quality.
• Track and support supplier readiness from program sourcing until PPAP, anticipating and addressing issues early and ensuring quality requirements are met.
• Lead PPAP process with supplier, ensuring all required documentation is complete, accurate, and aligned with quality standards. Coordinate with suppliers and CFT to gather necessary documentation and issue PSW approval.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Foster effective communication between external customers, launch teams, local operations, and suppliers to ensure alignment of quality objectives.
• Facilitate training sessions for local staff on quality practices, APQP methodologies, and supplier quality management.
• Proactively seek and share best practices related to quality performance.
• Build strong customer relationships (face to SQE/STA).

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of quality activities, including but not limited to inspection reports, supplier PPAP, non-conformance reports, control plans, and corrective action plans.
• Prepare and present quality performance reports to management and stakeholders, highlighting key metrics, risk and improvement initiatives.
• Adherence to the latest revision of ISO / TS / VDA.

Continuous Improvement:

• Identify opportunities for process improvements in APQP, local quality practices, and supplier quality management.
• Utilize quality tools such as Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, and Statistical Process Control to drive improvements.

Desired Attributes:

• Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and willing to take initiative.
• Able to pass defect recognition training.

About the Company

We are a fast-growing global manufacturer with a strong internal culture that values respect, diversity, and purposeful work. We offer career paths that enable professional growth, a team-focused environment, and a commitment to safety and wellness.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee and their family to live fulfilling and healthy lives. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, AD&D, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description. Speak to your recruiter for details on benefits that apply to you.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.