Quality Engineer – APQP & Continuous Improvement Lead

Cooper Standard Automotive; Sherman Park (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Standard Automotive is seeking a Quality professional to support day-to-day quality objectives and continuous improvement efforts across the plant. You will coordinate APQP activities, drive problem solving with customers, and lead SPC initiatives while training staff in quality disciplines.

The role requires strong communication and technical skills, experience with QS-9000/TS16949, and willingness to travel to visit customer plants and suppliers.

Qualifications

• Four year college degree or two-year degree with 2-5 years experience in manufacturing.
• Thorough grasp of manufacturing activities.
• Ability to read and interpret highly technical documents.
• Ability to write reports and correspondence.
• Ability to present information effectively to individuals and groups.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead in all APQP activities, including part warrants and related documents.
• Coordinate all problem solving and improvement activities relating to customer concerns/issues.
• Visit customers as necessary to resolve issues and coordinate continuous improvement.
• Lead and train plant personnel in quality functions and disciplines.
• Coordinate all products assigned SPC aspects.
• Coordinate process audit analysis with quality department technician and analysts.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Quality Assurance Manager.
• Promote a healthy and safe work environment.
• Follow all policies and procedures as outlined.
• Must be flexible and able to travel to visit customer assembly plants, suppliers and other Cooper Standard plants as required.

Skills

Strong communications

Strong technical skills

Problem solving

Statistical process control

Computer literate

Quality tools

QS-9000 / TS16949 knowledge

ASQ Certification knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

2-year degree + 2–5 years manufacturing experience

Job description

Cooper Standard Automotive is seeking a Quality professional to support day-to-day quality objectives and continuous improvement efforts across the plant. You will coordinate APQP activities, drive problem solving with customers, and lead SPC initiatives while training staff in quality disciplines.

The role requires strong communication and technical skills, experience with QS-9000/TS16949, and willingness to travel to visit customer plants and suppliers.