Quality Engineer

LKQ Corp

Newnan (GA)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Coverage

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

401k Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Daily Pay

Job summary

LKQ Corporation is seeking a dedicated quality professional to support and develop our Quality Management Systems while reducing quality returns. You will investigate failures, lead root-cause analyses, and ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 across our automotive divisions.

You will collaborate with production, suppliers, and branch staff to implement improvements, train others, and drive audit activities that strengthen our quality program and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Experience in automotive quality systems and problem solving.
Hands-on knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP and PPAP.
Ability to lead audits and supplier quality improvements.

Responsibilities

Investigate field returns, teardowns, and test-stand failures for automotive transmissions.
Lead root cause methods such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone diagrams, and FMEA.
Ensure compliance with automotive quality frameworks like IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, and PPAP.
Support production with validation and quality improvements on lines.
Interact with suppliers to track KPIs and resolve non-conformances.
Train Quality Engineers and assist in hiring branch staff.
Provide internal QMS audit support and lead group supplier audits.
Maintain product quality records and drive continual improvement.

Skills

8D Problem Solving

FMEA

Root Cause Analysis

Quality Auditing

Supplier Quality

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

Join the LKQ Family! We're looking for motivated individuals to join our team at LKQ Corporation. With opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment, LKQ is the place to be.

Responsible for support and development of Quality Management Systems while reducing quality returns. Essential Job Duties

Warranty & Failure Analysis: Investigate field returns, teardowns, and test-stand failures for automotive transmissions and its subassemblies.
Root Cause Investigation: Lead problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone diagrams, and FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).
Quality Standards & Compliance: Maintain compliance with automotive quality frameworks like IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, and PPAP.
Floor Support & Validation: work along with production team members, assembly lines, and dyno-testing environments to validate fit, form, and function.
Supplier Quality: Interact with external parts suppliers to track key performance indicators (KPIs), inspect incoming materials, and resolve non-conformances.
Train Quality Engineers and other staff
Assist in hiring of branch staff
Supervise day to day functions at branch
Provide QMS audit support to LKQ Corporation, Inc. line of business- includes conducting internal audits as needed.
Coordinate and lead in group Supplier Audits.
Investigate sources of damage during handling, storage, transfers, delivery and any other processes by which material is damaged.
Assist with writing operating procedures.
Design and institute equipment modifications.
Evaluate packing materials for the level of protection they provide.
Determine and maintain product quality.
Participate in product testing as required.
Partner with suppliers to correct and eliminate product defects.
Inform managers of quality concerns and product defects.
Maintain records detailing product defects.
Initiate and support the continual improvement of Keystone Automotive Industries' quality improvement system.
Assume other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Not responsible for supervising employees.

Minimum Requirements

Education & Experience

High School Diploma/GED
5+ years of related experience required; Fully competent professional; In-depth knowledge and experience.
Experience in the automotive field may be substituted for the college degree requirement.

Preferred Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret graphs. Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, etc. Ability to create, maintain and incorporate functions into Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and Powerpoint presentations to support business objectives. Regularly uses moderately complex oral and written skills. May train others in functional areas, interact with others and make presentations to department or middle management. Problems encountered are routine, somewhat repetitive and generally solved by following clear directions and procedures. Decisions generally affect own job or assigned functional area. Results are defined; sets personal own goals and determines how to achieve results with few or no guidelines to follow; supervisor/manager provides broad guidance and overall direction. Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity. No additional competencies required.

Essential Physical Demands/Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, push, pull, squat, bend, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or sit for extended periods of time. The employee may be exposed to hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment. Must be able to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles that may require getting into awkward positions. May regularly wear personal protective equipment (PPE). May be exposed to extreme temperatures and high noise levels. Travel may be required periodically, including overnight stays (contingent on position requirements). Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

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