Senior Quality Engineer - Automotive IATF/PPAP Lead

bridgestone; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onboarding program

Growth opportunities

CSR activities

Global work environment

Work-life balance

Inclusive team

Job summary

Bridgestone in Rockville, MD is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Assurance professional to lead quality initiatives and ensure the delivery of high-quality products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes implementing QA processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and upholding IATF/ISO 9001 standards while driving process improvements and PPAP submissions.

Qualifications

• Typically 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 ASQ; Green Belt or Black Belt training or certification; Lead auditor IATF/ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Leads 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.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Analytical thinking

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

APQP

MSA

FMEA

PPAP

SPC

Job description

Bridgestone in Rockville, MD is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Assurance professional to lead quality initiatives and ensure the delivery of high-quality products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes implementing QA processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and upholding IATF/ISO 9001 standards while driving process improvements and PPAP submissions.