Quality Engineer Sr.

Autokiniton-Global-Group-1; Milan (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

14 paid holidays

Job summary

AUTOKINITON, a Michigan-based automotive manufacturer, is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to drive quality policy implementation, PPAP submissions, and cross-functional problem-solving in a manufacturing environment. You will lead cross-functional teams, review PFMEA and Process Flow, support IATF16949 audits, and collaborate with suppliers, customers, and program managers to meet quality goals.

This full-time position reports to the Quality Manager and requires a bachelor's degree in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field required.
• 7+ years in automotive quality engineering with PPAP/APQP experience.
• ASQ Certification preferred (Internal Auditor a plus).

Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of all Quality policies and required operating procedures and work instructions.
• Initiate and facilitate cross-functional teams in pursuit of solving and mistake-proofing quality issues.
• Review, analyze, and approve supplier PPAP submissions and supplier audits.
• Work with cross-functional teams of customers, suppliers, Program Managers, and Plant staff to ensure products meet quality goals.
• Drive implementation of a progressive Quality system to prevent defects and meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Review, audit, and revise all necessary APQP documents including Process Flow, PFMEA, and Controls Plans.
• Supports internal as well as third-party IATF16949 Quality Management System audits.
• This full-time,salaried role is a part of our Quality Team and reports to the Quality Manager.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Cross-Functional Collaboration

MS Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Tools

QAD

SAP

Job description

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based automotive company delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. We’re proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you’ll get to:

• DriveimplementationofallQualitypolicesandrequiredoperatingproceduresandworkinstructions.
• Initiateandfacilitatecross-functionalteamsinpursuitofsolvingandmistake-proofingqualityissues.
• Review,analyze,andapprovesupplierPPAPsubmissionsandsupplieraudits.
• Workwithcross-functionalteamsofcustomers,suppliers,ProgramManagers,andPlantStafftoensureproductsmeetqualitygoalsforcompanyandcustomers.
• DriveimplementationofaprogressiveQualitysystemtopreventdefectsandmeetorexceedcustomerexpectations.
• Review,audit,andreviseallnecessaryAPQPdocumentsincludingProcessFlow,PFMEA,andControlsPlans.
• SupportsinternalaswellasthirdpartyIATF16949QualityManagementSystemaudits.
• Thisfull-time,salariedroleisapartofourQualityTeamandreportstotheQualityManager.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent progressive Quality experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• Musthavemetalassemblyinanautomotivemanufacturingenvironment.
• 7+yearsasQualityEngineerexperience,PPAPapproval,problemsolving.
• PreviousinteractionwithSuppliers,APQP,PMEA,andotherQualitystandardsinanautomotivemanufacturingenvironment.
• Demonstrateusageofleanmanufacturingconcepts.
• A.S.Q.certifiedQualityEngineerstronglypreferred.InternalAuditoraplus.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Office, Quality data collection/reporting, and ERP software (e.g., QAD, SAP or similar systems.

Why you’ll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.