Senior, Quality Engineer

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Savoy (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone America, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Assurance professional with extensive experience in automotive quality systems. You will lead PPAP submissions, audits, and continuous improvement initiatives, while coaching staff and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to ensure product conformity.

The role emphasizes strong problem solving, APQP/MSA/FMEA/PPAP/SPC use, and adherence to IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards within a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 5+ years of related experience; or 3 years with a Master’s; PhD option.
• CQE certification preferred.
• Lead auditor IATF/ISO 9001 experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leads quality projects or processes with minimal supervision.
• Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level professionals.
• Supports continuous improvement and automation initiatives.
• Applies advanced analytical/problem solving to develop solutions.
• Maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Interfaces with customers for PPAP submissions, audits, and complaints.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

APQP

MSA

FMEA

PPAP

SPC

IATF 16949

Quality tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

IATF/ISO 9001

Job description

Company OverviewFirestone Airide, specializes in air spring manufacturing and technology with a history of more than 80 years of research and development on technologically advanced air springs for the global marketplace. Firestone engineers air springs and related products for commercial trucks and trailers, cars, sport utility vehicles, light trucks, mini vans, motor homes, buses, agricultural equipment, rail and industrial applications.Job CategoryProduction & Skilled TradesPosition SummaryManufacturing Quality Assurance work includes:Defining and specifying activities, processes, and standards to fulfill the quality requirements for a manufactured material, component, or product.Building and maintaining the infrastructure and systems necessary to consistently ensure the timely delivery of quality products.Auditing, monitoring, and determining the quality of manufacturing processes and/or outputs against defined internal and regulatory standards.Reporting and troubleshooting manufacturing process deviations and defects in finished goods.Solid experience in Quality Tools: APQP, MSA, FMEA, PPAP, SPC in a daily basis.Experience in quality management system: IATF, VDA and customer specific requirements for automotive and/or truck industry.ResponsibilitiesLeads projects or processes of diverse scope, while working independently with limited supervision.Coaches and reviews the work of lower-level professionals.Supports continuous improvement/automation activities.Use advanced analytical/technical problem solving to develop new solutions to existing problems/procedures.Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation skills with internal and external stakeholders.Customer interface for PPAP submission, customer complaints and audits.Other duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsTypically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 3 years and a master’s degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.Preferred Qualifications:CQE Certification for ASQGreen Belt or Black belt training or certificationLead auditor IATF/ ISO 9001What we offerAt Bridgestone, what really matters is to foster co-creation opportunities and empowering you to be creative and curious to make mobility safer, more efficient, and more sustainable for future generations. Whatever role you fill, when you represent Bridgestone, you are a valued teammate, and part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality”, for that, we offer you more than just a competitive compensation; we will provide you:A supportive and engaging onboarding experience to ensure a smooth transition into our team.The opportunity to develop and grow, through training and regular mentorship.Corporate Social Responsibility activities.A truly global, dynamic and challenging work environment.Agility and work/life effectiveness and your long-term well-being.A diverse and inclusive team.Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Employment EligibilityIf hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.