Senior Quality Engineer - IATF 16949 & Process Excellence

Socket.dev; Fountain Inn (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Yanfeng is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to coordinate YF IOS and IATF16949 compliance across launches. You will lead cross-functional teams to drive audits, PFMEA, CP development, and PPAP packaging, ensuring continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

The role requires strong expertise in Six Sigma, Minitab, and problem-solving methodologies, with travel to customer sites as needed. Join a global automotive supplier focused on quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in advanced quality engineering with customer contact and project management.
• 5+ years in automotive industry with IATF16949 knowledge and training.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification (or equivalent) required.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, CP, and problem-solving methodologies (8D, PDCA, DMAIC).
• Willingness to travel to customer sites including manufacturing plants.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead teams to meet YF IOS, IATF16949, and CSR requirements.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and regulatory requirements across launches.
• Develop PFMEA, CP, Design/Process Control Plans from customer requirements.
• Develop and verify MSA plans; apply statistical tools for process capability.
• Deliver PPAP packages on time and supervise audits as lead/co-auditor.
• Maintain audit schedules and drive continuous improvement actions.
• Provide awareness and training on YF IOS and customer-specific requirements.
• Lead and participate in internal/external quality audits and root cause analyses.

Skills

Advanced quality engineering

Customer contact

Project management

PFMEA

Control plans

Measurement System Analysis (MSA)

Six Sigma Black Belt

Minitab

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Auditing

IATF16949 knowledge

Training/workshops

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quality or Engineering

Tools

Minitab

MS Office

Job description

Yanfeng is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to coordinate YF IOS and IATF16949 compliance across launches. You will lead cross-functional teams to drive audits, PFMEA, CP development, and PPAP packaging, ensuring continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

The role requires strong expertise in Six Sigma, Minitab, and problem-solving methodologies, with travel to customer sites as needed. Join a global automotive supplier focused on quality and compliance.