Quality Planning Engineer

Röchling Automotive; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Röchling Automotive is seeking a Quality Planning Engineer to work in Akron, OH. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and verifying quality processes, ensuring compliance through audits, and leading root cause analysis within automotive production.

Applicants should have a bachelor’s degree, at least 4 years of experience in a related quality engineering role, and a deep understanding of quality methodologies such as APQP and PPAP. The position offers a chance to work in a cross-functional team environment with a focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a Quality Engineering or related role in the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA.
• Experience leading root cause investigations using 5 Why, 8D, and other quality tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, verify and update PFMEA, CP, and Operator Instructions.
• Perform audits to ensure compliance with Control Plans.
• Monitor and maintain SPC parameter selection.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

PFMEA

SPC

5 Why analysis

8D reporting

SAP

Root cause analysis

Problem-solving methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or related field

Tools

SAP

ISO/TS 16949/IATF 16949

Job description

Overview

Quality Planning Engineer at Röchling Automotive, Akron, OH location. We are searching for a qualified candidate to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, verify and update PFMEA, CP, and Operator Instructions.
• Perform process, product, and roving audits to ensure compliance with CP.
• Monitor and maintain SPC parameter selection, review, and monitoring.
• PPAP submission and customer approvals including Engineering Change.
• Facilitator of customer and plant APQP process for quality related items
• Problem root cause analysis/resolution using 5Y analysis and 8D reporting.
• Failure/Customer Return and Defect Analysis
• Support Production Department with problem solving, decision making, and creation of border samples.
• Assist with creation and validation of Error Proofing within Production Processes.
• Disposition (decision process) of suspect parts held for QE review. (Control of non-conforming parts).
• Disposition of customer rejections and charge back, review and control using SAP.
• Enter customer complaint reports into SAP system and create 8D in SAP as applicable.
• Support Training of Quality Technicians, Quality Auditors.
• Develop Gage Concepts, Measurement Plans and Gage Instructions.
• Other duties as defined by Quality Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in a Quality Engineering or related role within the automotive industry.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, and problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience leading root cause investigations and corrective actions using 5 Why, 8D, and other quality tools.
• Working knowledge of Ford customer requirements, including Schedule A, Ford Portal, PPAP submissions, ISO/TS 16949/IATF 16949, and Q1 requirements.
• Experience managing customer complaints, customer returns, and non-conforming material processes.
• Familiarity with quality auditing processes, including process, product, and layered/roving audits.
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems preferred.
• Experience with Engineering Changes (ECN/ECR) and customer approval processes.
• Ability to develop measurement plans, gage concepts, and error-proofing solutions.
• Knowledge of Injection Molding and/or Blow Molding processes is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional manufacturing environment and support production teams.