Quality Engineer (Customer Facing - OEM Support)

Astemo; Harrodsburg (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo in Kentucky seeks a Quality Engineer to act as the primary customer-facing contact for OEM quality issues and to coordinate cross-functional responses in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

You will lead containment, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions, and deliver structured 8D reports and PPAP submissions while updating PFMEAs and Control Plans. Strong communication and problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or with equivalent relevant experience.
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple open issues.
• Proven troubleshooting and structured problem-solving ability.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer-service mindset and professional presence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary quality contact for OEM customers regarding product and process quality issues.
• Manage multiple active quality issues simultaneously and maintain clear status tracking and follow-up.
• Lead customer response and ongoing written and verbal communication.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (manufacturing, engineering, supplier quality, operations) to investigate and resolve issues.
• Lead and support containment, root cause analysis, and corrective action activities.
• Develop and deliver structured technical reports (8D or equivalent) including root cause and corrective action validation.
• Interpret and explain technical findings clearly to customers and stakeholders.
• Conduct shop floor investigations with production and engineering teams to troubleshoot defects.
• Support and drive change management activities including process/product changes and customer approvals.
• Support PPAP submissions and customer change approvals as required.
• Review and update Control Plans, PFMEAs, and related quality documentation tied to corrective actions and changes.
• Track corrective actions to closure and verify effectiveness.
• Support continuous improvement and defect reduction initiatives.

Skills

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Customer service mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

IATF/AIAG core tools

PPAP

PFMEA/Control Plans

8D problem solving

Change Management processes

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly organized and technically strong Quality Engineer to serve as a primary customer facing contact supporting OEM quality issues and resolution activities. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, can manage multiple issues simultaneously, and communicates effectively across customer and internal teams.

Quality Engineer will lead initial customer communication, coordinate cross-functional internal responses, and drive timely problem resolution. This role requires strong multitasking ability, technical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to translate complex technical findings into clear customer-facing communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary quality contact for OEM customers regarding product and process quality issues
• Manage multiple active quality issues simultaneously and maintain clear status tracking and follow-up
• Lead customer response and ongoing written and verbal communication
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (manufacturing, engineering, supplier quality, operations) to investigate and resolve issues
• Lead and support containment, root cause analysis, and corrective action activities
• Develop and deliver structured technical reports (8D or equivalent) including root cause and corrective action validation
• Interpret and explain technical findings clearly to customers and stakeholders
• Conduct shop floor investigations with production and engineering teams to troubleshoot defects
• Support and drive change management activities including process/product changes and customer approvals
• Support PPAP submissions and customer change approvals as required
• Review and update Control Plans, PFMEAs, and related quality documentation tied to corrective actions and changes
• Track corrective actions to closure and verify effectiveness
• Support continuous improvement and defect reduction initiatives

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or with equivalent relevant experience
• Strong multitasking and organizational skills with ability to manage multiple open issues
• Proven troubleshooting and structured problem-solving ability
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong customer-service mindset and professional presence

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in automotive quality environments
• Experience with electronics products or manufacturing
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and mechanical drawings
• Working knowledge of automotive quality systems and tools, including:
  • IATF / AIAG core tools
  • PPAP
  • PFMEA/Control Plans
  • 8D problem solving
  • Change Management processes
• Experience working directly with OEM customers

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.