Quality Engineer

APTIV INDIA; Vienna Township (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health care

Life and accident insurance

Paid Time Off

Relocation assistance

Learning and development opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Aptiv is seeking a Quality Engineer in the United States to drive manufacturing excellence, improve product quality, and support customer satisfaction. You will partner with production teams, customers, and cross-functional teams to monitor quality performance, lead structured problem-solving, and implement corrective actions across the manufacturing process.

The role requires 2+ years in automotive quality, proficiency with quality tools (8D, SPC, MSA, FMEA), and strong communication to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing quality function.
• Proven experience leading problem-solving activities and applying quality tools (8D, SPC, MSA, FMEA).
• Strong understanding of IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor KPIs (COPQ, scrap rate, FTQ) and lead corrective actions.
• Use SPC, Pareto, and validation methods to ensure stable processes.
• Manage non-conforming product process and determine disposition.
• Conduct periodic audits of finished goods and determine sample sizes.
• Provide quality training to production teams on new processes and controls.
• Lead 8D-based problem solving to identify root causes and prevent recurrence.
• Validate containment actions for internal and external customers.
• Support internal and external quality system audits (ISO 9001, IATF 16949).

Skills

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Quality tools

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in Electrical Engineering

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Minitab

Job description

Your Role

Are you passionate about quality, problem-solving, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? As a Quality Engineer at Aptiv, you will play a key role in ensuring manufacturing excellence, improving product quality, and supporting customer satisfaction. Working closely with production teams, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders, you will monitor quality performance, lead structured problem-solving activities, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing process. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional looking to make an impact within a dynamic, collaborative, and customer-focused automotive manufacturing environment.

Roles and Responsibilities

Process Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Monitor and analyze key quality performance indicators (KPIs) such as Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), scrap rate, and First-Time Quality (FTQ). Lead corrective action plans and process improvement initiatives when KPIs fall below target.
• Utilize statistical tools such as SPC (Statistical Process Control), Pareto charts, and other process validation methods to ensure manufacturing processes are stable and capable.
• Manage the non-conforming product process, including implementing effective containment actions and directing appropriate rework or disposition.
• Conduct periodic audits of finished goods and determine appropriate sample sizes to ensure products meet all specifications.
• Provide quality-related training and guidance to production teams, including operators, team leaders, and quality technicians, on new processes, quality controls, and reaction plans.

Customer Quality & Problem Solving

• Lead problem-solving activities using structured methodologies, such as the 8D process, to identify root causes and implement robust corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Validate the effectiveness of containment actions for both internal and external customers to minimize the impact of quality issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address customer concerns and support all quality requirements.
• Support and participate in internal and external quality system audits, including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.

Your Background

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field
• 2+ years of experience in an automotive manufacturing quality function
• Proven experience leading problem-solving activities and applying quality tools, including 8D, SPC, MSA, and FMEA
• Strong understanding and experience with Quality Management Systems, including IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a strong ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interface with customers and internal teams
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple customer requirements, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• 100% fluency in business English is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel
• Proficiency in quality-related software and tools, including Minitab and statistical analysis software
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Why Join Aptiv.

You grow at Aptiv.

Aptiv's winning culture is global by design. We bring together diverse perspectives, cultures, and business contexts to solve our customers' toughest challenges. In this environment, every individual can grow, lead, and make an impact, regardless of background, because inclusion fuels how we innovate and win.

You make an impact at Aptiv.

One of the strengths of humanity is our drive to progress, to improve, to achieve more tomorrow than we did yesterday. People need solutions they can trust when it matters most. At Aptiv, you are building those solutions every day.

You have support at Aptiv.

We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family, your physical health, and your mental health with a competitive benefits package.

Your Benefits

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement

Meet the Next-Generation Aptiv

At Aptiv, we deliver innovative solutions that people trust when it matters most.

Progress is never static. It is about reaching further, exploring new possibilities, and enabling mobility. Aptiv empowers customers to create solutions people rely on, advancing safety and autonomy in Automotive and Commercial Vehicles, enabling mission-critical performance in