Senior Quality Engineer - Automotive PPAP & IATF Lead

Firestone Airide, LLC

Williamsburg (KY)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 110,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Firestone Airide, LLC in Kentucky is seeking an experienced Quality leader to define and uphold quality standards for manufactured materials and products, ensuring timely delivery of defect-free outputs.

You will lead projects, coach junior staff, and drive continuous improvement using APQP, MSA, FMEA, PPAP and SPC, while ensuring compliance with IATF/VDA and customer requirements in automotive and trucking sectors.

Join a global, collaborative team committed to quality and operational excellence.

Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of related experience with a bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a master's degree; or a PhD without experience.
Proven expertise in APQP, MSA, FMEA, PPAP, and SPC.
Experience with IATF 16949 or VDA standards in automotive/truck industries.

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.
Uses advanced analytical/technical problem solving to develop new solutions to existing problems/procedures.
Supports relationships through strong communication and negotiation with internal and external stakeholders.
Customer interface for PPAP submission, customer complaints and audits.