Quality Engineer - New Model - J0051518

Astemo Ltd.; Tarboro (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Astemo Ltd. in Tarboro, NC is seeking a Quality Engineer to support the customer interface for Production Part Approval and new model quality discussions, ensuring alignment with engineering specs.

You will lead verification activities, perform DOE, audits, reliability tests, and contribute to documentation such as PFMEA, Control Plans, and maturation plans. This role demands strong communication and cross-functional collaboration across departments.

Qualifications

• 4 year College Degree in Related Field (ME, EE, IE, etc) or 2 year Degree + 2 years related work experience.
• Sound knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems to assist with decisions related to Electro-Mechanical Processes
• Well organized, attention to detail and able to handle multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills to prepare and present technical information to all levels of management and customers verbally and written.
• Experience with development of SAP, Control Plans, FMEA’s, Process Operations Standards, etc.
• Ability to lead projects obtaining the support of multiple departments
• Analytical skills to understand product and process change points impact.
• Highly efficient with personal computers and common applications such as Windows, MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, MSProject, Minitab.

Responsibilities

• Customer Interface — Serve as the primary customer contact for Production Part Approval and new model quality discussions.
• Process & Product Capability Verification — Validate that processes and resulting products meet all requirements through DOE, quality audits, reliability testing, strain testing, cross‑sections, and related evaluations.
• Procedure & Documentation Review — Lead reviews of procedures, drawings, and documentation to ensure compliance with all quality requirements, including product, process, and document audits.
• Change Point Control — Manage customer‑facing change control activities, including initial Production Part Approval, New Model Approval and mass production changes.
• Root Cause & Corrective Action — Identify causes of issues and implement corrective actions related to customer mass production complaints, trial units, and new model product/process maturation.
• Quality Trend Analysis — Review historical quality trends and past issues to support maturation of new processes and products (e.g., Production PPH, Global PPH feedforward).
• New Model Quality Documentation — Develop comprehensive quality documents such as Process Flows, Control Plans, Maturation Plans, PFMEA, E‑Reports, Special Inspection Plans, and customer approval packages.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Project leadership

Time management

Communication skills

Quality systems

Analytical thinking

SAP experience

MS Office

Education

4 year College Degree in Related Field

2 year Degree + 2 years related work experience

Quality systems knowledge (IATF/TS-16949, PPAP, CAPA)

IPC-A-610 knowledge

Tools

SAP

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Project

Minitab

Job description

Description

• 4 year College Degree in Related Field (ME, EE, IE, etc) or 2 year Degree + 2 years related work experience
• Sound knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems to assist with decisions related to Electro-Mechanical Processes
• Well organized, attention to detail and able to handle multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills to prepare and present technical information to all levels of management and customers verbally and written.
• Experience with development of SAP, Control Plans, FMEA’s, Process Operations Standards, etc.
• Ability to lead projects obtaining the support of multiple departments
• Analytical skills to understand product and process change points impact.
• Highly efficient with personal computers and common applications such as Windows, MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, MSProject, Minitab.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, and Skills)

• 4 year College Degree in Related Field (ME, EE, IE, etc) or 2 year Degree + 2 years related work experience
• Sound knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems to assist with decisions related to Electro-Mechanical Processes
• Well organized, attention to detail and able to handle multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills to prepare and present technical information to all levels of management and customers verbally and written.
• Experience with development of SAP, Control Plans, FMEA’s, Process Operations Standards, etc.
• Ability to lead projects obtaining the support of multiple departments
• Analytical skills to understand product and process change points impact.
• Highly efficient with personal computers and common applications such as Windows, MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint, MSProject, Minitab.

Preferred Qualifications (Education, Experience, And Skills)

• Work experience automotive industry, with emphasis in electronics
• Experience dealing with customers or suppliers
• Knowledge of Quality Systems such as IATF/TS-16949, PPAP, CAPA, NPI (New Product Introduction), APQP, FMEA, Control Plans, etc
• Knowledge of IPC-A-610, Acceptability of Electronic Assemblies (acceptance criteria or workmanship for electronic assemblies)

Duties & Responsibilities

Customer Interface — Serve as the primary customer contact for Production Part Approval and new model quality discussions.

Process & Product Capability Verification — Validate that processes and resulting products meet all requirements through DOE, quality audits, reliability testing, strain testing, cross‑sections, and related evaluations.

Procedure & Documentation Review — Lead reviews of procedures, drawings, and documentation to ensure compliance with all quality requirements, including product, process, and document audits.

Change Point Control — Manage customer‑facing change control activities, including initial Production Part Approval, New Model Approval and mass production changes.

Root Cause & Corrective Action — Identify causes of issues and implement corrective actions related to customer mass production complaints, trial units, and new model product/process maturation.

Quality Trend Analysis — Review historical quality trends and past issues to support maturation of new processes and products (e.g., Production PPH, Global PPH feedforward).

New Model Quality Documentation — Develop comprehensive quality documents such as Process Flows, Control Plans, Maturation Plans, PFMEA, E‑Reports, Special Inspection Plans, and customer approval packages.