Quality Engineer

Autoliv United States; Ogden, Northern (UT, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation package

Recognition awards

University discounts

Company events

Job summary

Autoliv United States is seeking a Quality Investigator Leader to drive investigation, containment, and resolution of complex quality issues across customers and manufacturing operations.

As a key member of the Problem Solving Team, you will lead structured problem-solving activities using 8D, RCA, and CAPA to identify and prevent recurrence, collaborating with Operations, Engineering, and Supplier Quality to protect production continuity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Proven experience leading structured problem-solving initiatives (8D, RCA, CAPA).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or equivalent continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional problem-solving activities for customer complaints and internal quality issues.
• Facilitate 8D investigations and root cause analysis using structured methodologies.
• Develop, implement, and validate corrective and preventive actions to eliminate root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Coordinate containment activities with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.
• Analyze quality data and production trends to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Structured problem-solving

Root cause analysis

Quality management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

IATF 16949

ISO 9001

Job description

Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team asROLE.

In this role you will beresponsible for leading the investigation, containment, and resolution of complex quality issues affecting customers and manufacturing operations. As a key member of the Problem Solving Team, you will facilitate structured problem-solving activities using methodologies such as 8D, root cause analysis, and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to identify, eliminate, and prevent recurring issues.

You will collaborate closely with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Quality, and Supplier Quality teams to drive sustainable improvements, enhance product quality, reduce customer complaints, and strengthen overall plant performance. This role plays a critical part in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve:

• Lead cross-functional problem-solving activities for customer complaints and critical internal quality issues, ensuring timely and effective resolution.

• Facilitate 8D investigations and root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies and quality tools.

• Develop, implement, and validate corrective and preventive actions to eliminate root causes and prevent recurrence.

• Coordinate containment activities and collaborate with Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Customer Quality, and Supplier Quality teams to protect customers and maintain production continuity.

• Analyze quality data, trends, customer feedback, and production performance to drive continuous improvement, promote best practices, and enhance overall plant quality performance.

If you have/are:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Proven experience leading structured problem-solving initiatives, including 8D methodology, Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and corrective/preventive action implementation.

• Strong engineering and manufacturing background, preferably within an automotive or quality-focused production environment.

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent continuous improvement experience, with demonstrated ability to drive sustainable process improvements.

• Knowledge of quality management systems and auditing practices, including IATF 16949 and/or ISO 9001; Internal Auditor or Lead Auditor certification preferred.

AdditionalPreferredQualifications

• Experience with ISO 14001, ISO 17025, and/or TISAX requirements.

• Strong communication, facilitation, and cross-functional leadership skills.

• Flexibility to support off-shift operations and respond to urgent customer requirements when needed.

We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.

In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team's success. We are committed to develop people's skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.

More lives saved - more life lived!

What's in it for you:

Attractive compensation package

Recognition awards, company events, university discount options and many more perks.

Gender Pay Equality

Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.