Senior Quality Engineer - Automotive QA & CI

Bridgestone America, Inc.; Williamsburg, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Assurance professional to define and uphold quality requirements for materials and processes. You will build and maintain the systems ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products, audit manufacturing processes, and report deviations.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of related experience with a relevant degree and strong knowledge of APQP, FMEA, PPAP, and SPC. Experience with IATF/ISO standards and customer audits is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree, or 3 years with a master’s degree, or PhD without experience, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience with automotive quality standards (IATF 16949) and customer-specific requirements preferred.
• CQE or lead auditor certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Leads projects or processes of diverse scope with limited supervision.
• Coaches and reviews the work of junior staff.
• Supports continuous improvement and automation initiatives.
• Uses advanced analytical/technical problem solving to develop solutions.
• Maintains strong communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Customer interface for PPAP submissions, customer complaints, and audits.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

APQP

MSA

FMEA

PPAP

SPC

Job description

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Quality Assurance professional to define and uphold quality requirements for materials and processes. You will build and maintain the systems ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products, audit manufacturing processes, and report deviations.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of related experience with a relevant degree and strong knowledge of APQP, FMEA, PPAP, and SPC. Experience with IATF/ISO standards and customer audits is highly valued.