Senior Quality Engineer - Automotive QA & Process Improvement

Firestone Airide

Williamsburg (KY)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

14 days+

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Global, dynamic environment

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Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Bridgestone is seeking a Quality Engineer to define and uphold quality standards for manufactured materials and processes. You will lead quality initiatives, audit production, and drive continuous improvement in support of automotive and truck industry requirements.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external customers to ensure PPAP submissions, root-cause analysis, and adherence to IATF/ISO 9001 standards. A strong background in APQP, FMEA, MSA, and SPC is essential.

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.

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.