Quality Engineer

advicscareers; Terre Haute (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ADVICS Manufacturing Indiana is seeking a Quality Engineer to uphold the highest quality standards in automotive brake system manufacturing. You will develop quality control processes, conduct testing and inspections, and drive continuous improvement across cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong root cause analysis, documentation, supplier quality management, and close collaboration with engineering and operations to ensure product integrity and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Associate degree in mechanical or electrical engineering with 4+ years of industrial experience.
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and methodologies.
• Familiarity with APQP tools (PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAP, SPC).
• Knowledge of ISO/IATF systems and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures to ensure product quality and regulatory compliance.
• Plan and conduct detailed inspections and testing across manufacturing stages to identify defects.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Maintain records of inspections, tests, and audits to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate supplier quality performance and conduct supplier quality audits.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Generate reports on quality performance metrics for management review.
• Analyze customer feedback and warranty data to identify trends and drive improvements.
• Support new product introductions with quality plans and risk assessments.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Initiative

Customer focus

Problem solving

Decision making

Education

Associate degree in engineering

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

PFMEA

Controls plans

PPAP

SPC

Gage R&R

MiniTab

MS Office

Job description

At ADVICS Manufacturing Indiana, we are proud to manufacture advanced braking systems that save lives, improving safety and comfort in an environmentally responsible manner. We are committed to sustainable operations and reducing our carbon footprint. We demonstrate the ability to lead our teams in supporting environmental initiatives, promoting waste reduction, resource conservation, and continuous improvement efforts that contribute to our sustainability goals.

Job Purpose

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the highest quality standards in the manufacturing of automotive brake systems. This role involves developing and implementing quality control processes, conducting rigorous testing and inspections, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives. The Quality Engineer will play a critical role in maintaining product integrity, meeting regulatory requirements and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Objectives of this role:

• Quality Control Processes
• Testing and Inspection
• Root Cause Analysis
• Documentation and Reporting
• Supplier Quality Management
• New Product Launches
• Continuous Improvement
• Customer Quality Management
• Warranty Analysis

Role Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control procedures and protocols to ensure product quality and compliance with industry standards.
• Plan, train, communicate, conduct, and participate in detailed inspections and testing of products at various stages of the manufacturing process to identify defects and deviations from specifications.
• Perform root cause analysis on quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions to address and mitigate these issues.
• Maintain accurate records of quality inspections, tests, and audits, ensuring all documentation is up-to-date and compliant with regulatory requirements.
• Evaluate and manage supplier quality performance, conduct audits and working with suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing product quality, reducing waste and increasing manufacturing efficiency.
• Generate regular reports on quality performance metrics, issues, and improvement initiatives for management review.
• Evaluate and manage supplier quality performance, conduct audits and working with suppliers to resolve quality issues
• Analyze customer feedback and warranty data to identify trends and areas for improvement, implementing changes to address customer concerns.
• Support the introduction of new products by developing and implementing quality plans, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with customer requirements.

Leadership Responsibilities:

• Develops project plans; Coordinates projects; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time and budget.

Required Competencies:

• Communication: Ability to write and speak with influence, listen attentively, foster open communication, deliver presentations, and explain technical concepts including technical report writing.
• Collaboration: Cultivate strong relationships across departments and ADVICS locations, foster teamwork and learning culture across departments.
• Initiative: Drive for results, maintain high productivity, remove barriers, create action, plan for the future, and initiate improvements.
• Customer Focus: Anticipate and deliver customer needs, increase customer satisfaction, and meet commitments.
• Problem Solving/Analysis: Ability to analyze and collect data, understand underlying issues, recommend, and communicate solutions.
• Decision-Making: Makes timely decisions on complex functional issues, and exercises insightful judgment.

Skills and Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent and minimum 4 years of industrial experience
• Strong understanding of quality management systems and methodologies
• Knowledge of tools and techniques used in APQP methodology – PFMEA, Controls plans, PPAP, SPC
• Understanding of ISO/IATF systems
• Ability to investigate root causes of quality problems, collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement solutions and track the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Gage R&R knowledge and application

Preferred Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or equivalent
• 5 years of experience within the industry
• Experience with Mini tab

Position Type/Hours

• This is a full-time, exempt position that works primarily Monday-Friday, supporting all shifts as needed.

Working Conditions

• This job operates in a professional office environment and/or manufacturing environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Frequently the work environment may be loud, requiring hearing protection.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operating objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.

Travel

• Occasional overnight and international travel required.

Reports to:

• This position reports to the Quality Manager.

Key Performance Indicators

• Defect Rate- internal and external (PPM)
• Repeat problem rate
• Audit Compliance Rate
• Warranty Claim Rate
• Critical defect rate

Other

• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.