Senior Quality Engineer - Automotive NPI & Process Improvement

Wabtec Corporation

Buffalo Grove (IL)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 169,000

Full time

48 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance bonus

Relocation assistance (eligible)

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking a Quality Engineer IV to serve as a senior technical resource for quality engineering, quality systems, customer quality, and manufacturing process improvement. You’ll lead high-impact initiatives that improve product quality, customer confidence, manufacturing performance, and cost of poor quality.

You will drive 8D and DMAIC projects, support APQP/PPAP readiness, lead PFMEA/FMEA risk mitigation, and mentor teams to deliver robust processes and

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field; equivalent quality/manufacturing experience acceptable.
Minimum 8 years in Quality Engineering within industrial manufacturing with customer-facing quality experience.
Automotive experience preferred.
Candidates without a degree may qualify with 10 years of relevant quality experience, including 4 years customer-facing.
Expert knowledge of quality systems, ISO 9001, ERP/MES, and digital QMS platforms.
Strong knowledge of 8D, DMAIC, A3, FMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, MSA, DOE; lean manufacturing and Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead complex customer complaints, containment, root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and executive updates.
Drive systemic improvements using 8D, DMAIC, FMEA/PFMEA, DOE, SPC, MSA and data-based problem solving.
Support NPI from cradle to grave, including quality planning, process validation, launch support, and post-launch monitoring.
Lead lean manufacturing, error proofing, and process simplification to reduce waste and defects.
Mentor quality engineers and coach cross-functional teams on complex quality decisions.
Support supplier, field, warranty, rework, and FMI-related issue resolution as applicable.
Use KPIs, COPQ, QMS data and BI tools to identify risks and prioritize actions.