Quality Engineer

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust Total Rewards Package

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Competitive Bonus Programs

Employees 401k Match

Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

AUMOVIO Autonomous Mobility US, LLC is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to oversee product quality in the series production phase for the new facility. The role focuses on end-of-line processes in an automotive manufacturing environment with a salary range of $81,500 - $100,000 and eligibility for a variable incentive program.

You will interface with customers and suppliers, drive quality improvement, and support new product launches.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Engineering required.
• 2 years work experience in manufacturing quality.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949 quality standards.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and experience with root cause analysis techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Customer and/or suppliers regarding product quality activities (APQP, PPAP, 0km and Warranty Returns).
• Document projects in A3, 8D, 5P, 7-step formats for review with Customers, engineering and management.
• Drive yield, DPMO improvement activities for manufacturing line.
• Plan/modify validation tests and supervise technicians in quality tests.
• Represent plant quality during product development and introduction and contribute to design reviews.

Skills

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

Excellent communication

Education

BS Degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Legal Entity: AUMOVIO Autonomous Mobility US, LLC (0617)
• Referral Bonus : No
• Job flexibility: Onsite Job
• Leadership level: Leading Self
• Working time: Full Time

Company Description

We are the Adaptive Powerhouse for Future Mobility, making it safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous. To achieve this goal, we develop, produce and supply technologically leading and market-oriented products, hardware, software and modern mobility solutions. In addition, we offer various services. Our diverse portfolio features a multitude of extremely well-established products and underpins our strong market position.

Born from Continental’s Automotive group sector and established as an independent company in September 2025, we are building on decades of expertise while creating something entirely new. With around87,000 employees in more than 100 locations worldwideand sales of€19.6 billion in 2024, we are a global technology powerhouse — and at the same time, a company at the exciting beginning of its own journey. Our portfolio spans across cutting-edge technologies that make mobilitysafe, connected, exciting, and increasingly autonomous: from sensors and displays to braking and comfort systems, and from advanced software platforms to intelligent driver assistance systems. But what truly defines AUMOVIO is not only what we do — it’s how we do it. We empower people to take ownership, explore bold ideas, and push boundaries together. Here, you can play an active role in shaping our culture, driving innovation, and writing the next chapter of mobility.

Job Description

The Quality Assurance Engineer is responsible for product / line quality and customer contact in the series production phase, with a focus on the end of the new facility project, in an automotive manufacturing environment.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $81,500 - $100,000 a year depending on experience. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Quality

• Interface with Customer and/or suppliers with respect to product quality activities (i.e. APQP, PPAP, 0km and Warranty Returns)
• Identifies and documents projects in A3, 8D, 5P, 7-step, or other required formats for review with Customers, engineering and management
• Drives Yield, DPMO improvement activities for manufacturing line
• Plans and/or modifies validation tests of products or their components. May direct the work of technicians in running quality tests. May plan the method(s) or test(s) to be used in qualifying a component and/or ensuring the reliability of a final product, qualifying a component and/or ensuring the reliability of a final product
• Represents plant quality during product development and introduction and participates in all phases of design review process, making contributions which will enhance the quality of components and/or the reliability of the final product

Communication

• Acts in close cooperation with the QMP, responsibility sharing with QMP depends on project phase
• Releases product and prototype deliveries to internal and external Customer after G90
• Works with Design Engineers and customer in early program stages to decide upon necessary levels of testing or to make recommendations on use of certain components which will enhance product quality or reliability
• Communicates outcome of component quality or product reliability tests both verbally and in writing to a variety of customers, engineers and management personnel.

Problem-Solving

• Advance use of statistical tools to analyze data and identify root cause of defects
• Drives scrap performance improvement and management
• Utilizes advanced problem-solving tools and processes to reduce manufacturing defects
• Supports new product launches and model rolls
• Drives basic TPM, Kaizen and Lean initiatives in the manufacturing environment

Qualifications

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE ROLE

• BS Degree in Engineering
• 2 years work experience in manufacturing quality
• Knowledge IATF 16949 quality standards
• Excellent problem-solving skills and experience with root cause analysis techniques
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and manufacturing-related software applications
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and lead cross-functional projects
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Willingness to work in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Able to work outside of traditional work hours.
• AUMOVIO may offer visa support for internal candidates.
• Relocation assistance may be offered for this position.
• Travel as needed to support operations

ADDITIONAL WAYS TO STAND OUT

• BS Degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering
• Knowledge of APQP / PPAP processes
• VDA 6.3 or process Auditor experience
• SAP knowledge
• Understanding of manufacturing line release protocols

Additional Information

THE PERKS

• Robust Total Rewards Package
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Competitive Bonus Programs
• Employees 401k Match
• Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional
• And many more benefits that come with working for a global industry leader!

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

EEO-Statement: EEO / AA / Disabled / Protected Veteran Employer. AUMOVIO offers equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to unlawful consideration to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. In addition, as a federal contractor, AUMOVIO complies with government regulations, where they apply, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans. To be considered, you must apply for a specific position for which AUMOVIO has a current posted job opening. Qualifying applications will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which you apply. If you would like to be considered for additional or future job openings, we encourage you to reapply for other opportunities as they become available. Further, AUMOVIO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability.