Senior Quality Engineer

Axalta Coating Systems; Front Royal (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package including health and

Job summary

Axalta Coating Systems is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to proactively improve product quality and design/deploy processes that mitigate risk. You will support site functions and manufacturing to exceed customer expectations and report to the Site Quality Manager.

The role involves leading CAPA, audits, data-driven quality improvements, and mentoring junior staff. Relocation assistance is offered as part of the package for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in QA, engineering or chemistry or equivalent experience.
• Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work in a team and travel up to 10%.
• 5+ years of quality engineering experience.
• Experience in automotive coatings QA or automotive QA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute and oversee internal CAPA processes.
• Participate in site internal audits to identify improvements.
• Maintain CAPA metrics and improve based on trends.
• Apply advanced quality tools (FMEA, control plans) to drive quality.
• Perform root cause analysis (5 Why, 8D, CAPA, FTA).
• Drive continuous improvement through training on standards.
• Maintain documents aligning with QMS and ISO 9001.
• Utilize quality tools to drive quality into processes.
• Execute sampling procedures and record inspection results.
• Prepare detailed reports of inspection activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Statistics

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in QA/Engineering/Chemistry or equivalent

Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred

ASQ Certified Quality Engineer preferred

Tools

FMEA

CAPA

Quality Management System (QMS)

ISO 9001

Audit processes

Job description

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 colorful 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.

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