Senior Quality Engineer

ACS U.S.A., LLC; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Axalta is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer at the Front Royal, VA facility. This role drives product quality, designs and deploys risk-mitigation processes, and supports continuous improvement across manufacturing and QA teams.

Responsibilities include CAPA oversight, audits, metrics tracking, and applying advanced statistical methods to improve processes. Travel up to 10% and mentoring of staff are expected components.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment.
• Willingness to travel (<10%).

Responsibilities

• Executes and oversees the internal CAPA process.
• Participates in site internal audits.
• Maintains QN and CAPA metrics with trend data.
• Implements statistical methods, process automation, and quality modeling.
• Mentors junior quality staff and guides others.

Skills

Analytical skills

Statistical methods

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in QA/Engineering/Chemistry

High school degree with equivalent experience

Tools

Six Sigma Black Belt

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer

Job description

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers' products - whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals - and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. We are currently looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to join us at our facility in Front Royal, VA.

Summary: The Senior Quality Engineer proactively improves product quality. This role will help the functions and manufacturing site exceed our customer expectations by designing and deploying processes to mitigate product risk. Reports to: Site Quality Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Executes and oversees the internal Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) process
• Participate in the site internal audits to identify and address improvement opportunities
• Maintains QN and CAPA metrics and strives for improvement in systems based on trended data
• Implements advanced statistical methods, process automation, and predictive quality modeling
• Performs root cause analysis utilizing 5 Why, 8D, CAPA, and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
• Drive continuous improvement through communication and training on quality standards, requirements, and best practices
• Maintain the appropriate documents and files to align with the site Quality Management System (QMS) and ISO 9001 standards
• Utilizes quality tools (process mapping, Failure modes Effects Analysis (FMEA), control plans) to drive quality into processes
• Executes sampling procedures and records inspection results
• Completes detailed documentation and reports of all inspection activities in accordance with Company policy and customer specified requirements
• Mentors junior quality staff
• May direct technical and administrative workers engaged in quality activities
• Other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance, Engineering or Chemistry, or high school degree and equivalent experience
• Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Able to work efficiently in a team environment
• Able to travel (less than 10% of total time)
• Able to work in a manufacturing and laboratory environment
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, or similar certification preferred
• 5+ years' experience in Quality Engineering position
• Experience in an automotive quality assurance environment is preferred
• Experience in automotive coatings formulation and/or application is preferred

This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.

We consider an individual's qualifications, skillset, and experience to determine final salary.

This role is eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.

The expected compensation range for this position is $110,000 - $130,000 USD annually. The actual offer will be at the company's sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate's qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.

If qualified, Relocation Assistance is offered.

Our Company: Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers' products - whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals - and add dimension and beauty with colourful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We've recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

Axalta may use technology-assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to support certain aspects of the recruitment and selection process. These tools may be used to help manage applications, identify job-related qualifications, and assist recruiter review. All hiring decisions involve human oversight and review.

2 - Professionals (EEO-1 Job Categories-United States of America) We consider an individual's qualifications, skillset, and experience to determine final salary.

Axalta is a global coatings company focused on providing customers with innovative, colorful and sustainable solutions. With more than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, Axalta continues to find ways to serve more than 100,000 customers with the finest coatings, application systems and technology.