Quality Engineer

Carlex Glass America, LLC; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Carlex Glass America, LLC seeks a quality-focused professional to uphold policy, ensure IATF/ISO compliance, and drive PPAP documentation across the Nashville plant.

The role emphasizes managing quality systems, coordinating with corporate quality, and communicating issues to leadership while supporting continuous improvement in production processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or another technical field required; OR high school diploma or equivalent with at least 8 years of relevant manufacturing quality experience.
• Recent training in Core Tools, or willingness to complete training within the first year in the position.
• Valid driver’s license required for business travel.
• Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Total Quality concepts, and Six Sigma knowledge.
• Strong understanding of IATF and ISO standards and their implementation in automotive Tier 1/2 facilities.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the Carlex Quality Policy.
• Maintain plant compliance with IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 standards and customer quality systems.
• Lead development of production documentation to PPAP requirements (Control Plans, DVP&R, PFMEA, Standardized Work).
• Monitor warranty data and PPAP files; respond accordingly.
• Oversee evaluation of process audits and finished product inspections for quality and reliability.
• Develop internal quality control standards with Corporate Quality.
• Ensure quality systems are maintained and used by all associates.
• Communicate significant quality issues across the company.
• Travel to assembly plants to review products and interact with customer personnel.
• Maintain knowledge of FMVSS-205, ECE R43, CCC regulatory testing and reporting.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Engineering/Technical field

High school diploma with 8+ years manufacturing quality experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Carlex Glass America, LLC Corporate Office & Plant
Nashville, TN 37209, USA

Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Uphold the Carlex Quality Policy.
• Maintain plant compliance with IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 9001:2015 standards, as well as customer-defined quality systems and requirements.
• Lead the development of production documentation, including Control Plans, DVP&R, PFMEA, and Standardized Work, to PPAP requirements.
• Monitor customer-supplied warranty data and supplier PPAP files and respond accordingly.
• Oversee the evaluation of process audits and finished product inspections for quality and reliability.
• In conjunction with Corporate Quality and the Quality Manager, develop internal quality control standards for the plant.
• Ensure quality systems and procedures are maintained and effectively utilized by all associates.
• Communicate significant quality issues throughout all levels of the company.
• Develop and maintain partnership-style relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Work closely with plant team members to address day-to-day issues and improve product and process quality.
• Occasionally travel to assembly plants to review products and interact with customer personnel.
• Maintain knowledge of all government-required testing, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements under FMVSS-205, ECE R43, CCC, and other country regulations.

REQUIREMENTS

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or another technical field required; OR
• High school diploma or equivalent with at least 8 years of relevant manufacturing quality experience required.

Years of Experience

• 3+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment with an undergraduate degree.
• 8+ years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Other Requirements

• Recent training in Core Tools, or willingness to complete training within the first year in the position.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Total Quality concepts, and Six Sigma.
• Strong understanding of IATF and ISO standards and their implementation within automotive Tier 1 and Tier 2 manufacturing facilities.
• Valid driver’s license required for business travel.
• Regular and predictable attendance required.
• Off-schedule hours may be required as workload or project demands dictate, including weekends and holidays.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Advanced to intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Hands-on approach to problem-solving and analysis.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Ability and willingness to uphold the Carlex values of Safety, Customer Focus, Teamwork, Excellence, and Trust.

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