Quality Engineer

Adient US LLC; Pulaski (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive supplier in Pulaski is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure compliance with quality standards and improve production deliverables. Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 2 years of experience in quality engineering, particularly in the automotive industry. Familiarity with IATF 16949 and ISO 9001:2015 standards is beneficial. This role emphasizes continuous improvement and statistical application, supporting customer-specific quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent experience required.
• 2+ years of quality engineering experience, particularly in the automotive industry.
• Familiarity with IATF 16949 & ISO 9001:2015 Standards is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with BOS, ISO/TS-16949, and customer requirements.
• Develop inspection and containment plans.
• Conduct capability studies and ensure documentation.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Statistical Quality Control

Problem Solving

Documentation

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelors Level Degree in Engineering

2+ Years Experience in Quality Engineering

Job description

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

Quality Engineer Specific Duties

Responsibilities

• The Quality Engineer complies with all BOS, ISO/TS-16949 and Customer Specific requirements.
• Understands Plant/Customer KPI's and works with team to meet and exceed.
• Participates as Layered Process Auditor if instructed by Manager.
• Responsible to ensure that continuous improvement is made in all Production Quality Deliverables.
• Provide support on PPAP package preparation 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.
• Develop and update Control Plan as required. - Support the Manufacturing Engineer in updating the PFMEA as required.
• Develop appropriate inspection plans and containment plans.
• Utilize all Customer-specific systems.
• Responsible to conduct capability studies, and ensure that they are properly performed and documented for special characteristics, and that Customer and internal requirements are met (or a written Customer deviation is obtained).
• Support the continuous improvement of the Operation Description Sheets (ODS).
• Identify and utilize the appropriate statistical tools. Mentor team members on proper statistical application and techniques.
• Interface with assigned external customers as the single point contact for issue resolution.
• Responsible for completion of any customer specific advanced quality planning requirements.
• Responsible for writing and submitting 8-Ds to the customer in a timely manner.
• Visit the customer on an as needed basis. - Communicate between the customer and the plant. - Initiates the Quality Alert when concerns arise and follow the alert until it is closed.
• Confirm all customer return material analysis root causes and corrective actions.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors Level Degree in Engineering or Equivalent Additional Experience
• 2+ Years Experience in Quality Engineering with emphasis on supplying the automotive industry. Familiar with IATF 16949 & ISO 9001:2015 Standards. Statistical Quality Control Knowledge a plus.
• Formal Problem Solving and Strong Documentation
• Microsoft Products - Specifically Excel

PRIMARY LOCATION

Pulaski Facility