Quality Engineer

Adient plc; Normal (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient plc is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead, coordinate, and perform quality functions for new program launches. You will serve as the main quality contact for customers and suppliers and drive problem resolution using established methods.

The role requires 6+ years in quality engineering within automotive or regulated manufacturing, with expertise in APQP/PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, and QMS. Travel to supplier sites is occasional in support of QA objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required; candidates actively pursuing may be considered.
• Minimum 6+ years in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, Supplier Quality, or related field.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing or highly regulated environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare PPAP packages for product submissions and customer approvals.
• Obtain submissions approval from Product Service Manager or Quality Manager.
• Resolve customer and supplier quality issues using Adient problem-solving methods (Kepner-Tregoe, 8-D).
• Perform gage studies (Gage R&R, Bias, Linearity, Stability) before production use or after product changes.
• Develop and update control plans, inspection plans, and containment plans as required.
• Support PFMEA updates with Manufacturing Engineer.
• Interface with assigned external customers as single point of contact for issue resolution.
• Coordinate preparation and on-time delivery of supplier AQP deliverables.
• Promote strong customer relations through professional, proactive service and urgency in issue resolution.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Root-cause problem solving

Communication skills

Ability to read engineering drawings

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quality systems software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Summary Available Shifts: 1st Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM 2nd Shift: 6:30 PM – 3:30 AM

The Quality Engineer coordinates, administers, and performs quality functions of an engineering and technical nature to ensure product quality and reliability at minimum quality costs. This position assumes a responsible leadership role in the successful launch of new programs, serves as the main quality point of contact for intracompany and external customers, and leads technical support and resolution of quality-related issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare PPAP packages 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.
• Ensure customer and supplier quality issues are resolved using Adient problem-solving methods (Kepner-Tregoe, 8-D, etc.).
• Perform gage studies (Gage R&R, Bias, Linearity, and Stability) before a gage is approved for production use or following a product change, when applicable.
• Develop and update control plans, inspection plans, and containment plans as required.
• Support the Manufacturing Engineer in updating the PFMEA as required.
• Utilize all customer-specific systems.
• Conduct capability studies, ensuring they are properly performed, documented for special characteristics, and meet internal requirements (or that a written customer deviation is obtained).
• Support the continuous improvement of Operation Description Sheets (ODS).
• Identify and utilize appropriate statistical tools.
• Mentor team members on proper statistical applications and techniques.
• Assess and approve post-SOP supplier PPAPs.
• Interface with assigned external customers as the single point of contact for issue resolution.
• Coordinate the preparation and on-time delivery of supplier AQP deliverables.
• Ensure completion of all customer-specific advanced quality planning requirements.
• Promote strong customer relations by consistently providing premier customer satisfaction through a professional and friendly demeanor, a can-do attitude, and a willingness to help at all times.
• Resolve customer issues with a high sense of urgency by providing prompt responses, facilitating customer interactions, and coordinating sorting/rework activities at customer sites as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.

Qualifications Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field required (candidates actively pursuing their degree may also be considered).
• Minimum of 6+ years of experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, Supplier Quality, or a related field.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing or a highly regulated manufacturing environment preferred.

Required Technical Knowledge

APQP PPAP FMEA / PFMEA Control Plans Statistical Process Control (SPC) Design of Experiments (DOE) Measurement System Analysis (MSA) Continuous Improvement Methodologies Total Quality Management (TQM) ISO/TS 16949 or IATF 16949 requirements GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing)

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and root-cause problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent customer service and relationship management skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, and technical procedures.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and quality systems.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and quality-related software systems.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to customer and supplier locations as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Automotive industry experience.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or similar quality certification.
• Experience with customer-specific quality systems and requirements.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles

PRIMARY LOCATION

Normal Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com.