Sr Advanced Quality Engineer

Adient plc; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Adient plc in Plymouth MI is seeking a Sr. Advanced Quality Engineer to coordinate and perform the quality function within engineering to ensure product quality and reliability. There is up to 50% travel for this role.

You will lead APQP, PPAP, gauge development, and supplier collaboration to resolve manufacturing issues and drive improvements across programs. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and 4+ years of automotive QA experience are required, with stamping/welding experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Quality training in IATF, ISO/TS 16949, VDA and related core disciplines.
• Experience reviewing customer PPAP documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical field.
• 4+ years of Quality Engineering in automotive manufacturing; stamping/welding a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform the quality function in engineering to ensure product reliability.
• Complete APQP phases and document accordingly.
• Prepare PPAP documentation per AIAG or VDA guidelines.
• Develop gauge concepts and procure gauges.
• Work with suppliers to improve products and resolve issues.
• Participate in SDTs and internal audits as required.
• Support Product Introduction through prototype fabrication and delivery.
• Apply statistical methods in development and control plans.
• Address customer, internal, and supplier quality issues using problem-solving methods.

Skills

IATF knowledge

FMEA

DOE

SPC

APQP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The Sr. Advanced Quality Engineer coordinates, administers, and performs the quality function of an engineering and technical nature to ensure product quality and reliability at minimum quality costs. There is up to 50% travel in this role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate, administer and perform the quality function of an engineering and technical nature to ensure product quality and reliability at minimum quality costs.
• Completion and documentation of all phases of the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process.
• Prepare and submit all necessary PPAP documentation per AIAG or VDA guidelines.
• Develop gauge concepts and procure gauges for specific programs.
• Work with component and tooling/equipment suppliers to improve products and resolve manufacturing problems.
• Participate in Simultaneous Development Teams (SDT’s).
• Participate in internal audits as required.
• Support the Product Introduction Process through all phases of prototype fabrication and delivery.
• Ensure that appropriate statistical methods are utilized throughout the Product and Process Development process and deployed into the Control Plan.
• Responsible for completion of all other Customer-specific Advance Quality requirements.
• Ensure that Customer, internally identified, and supplier quality issues are resolved using the appropriate problem-solving methods (Kepner-Tregoe, 8-D, DOE, 5 Why, Red X, etc.).

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Quality training in the core disciplines is required, including: IATF, ISO/TS 16949, VDA, Continuous Improvement, Total Quality Management, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, DOE, and SPC.

Experience being responsible for review of a customer PPAP.

A Bachelor’s Degree in engineering or a technical area.

Minimum 4 years Quality Engineering inside Manufacturing - Automotive Preferred.

Experience with stamping and welding a plus

PRIMARY LOCATION

Central Tech Unit Plymouth MI

Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com.