Sr. Quality Engineer

Autoneum; Oregon (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Autoneum is seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to lead quality assurance, systems, testing, supplier quality, and continuous improvement across manufacturing sites. You will act as the main liaison between operations, engineering, customers, and suppliers to ensure product conformity and customer satisfaction.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and at least five years in automotive quality, with expertise in IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, PFMEA, SPC and PPAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years automotive manufacturing quality experience.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, and 8D.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary quality liaison for customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, MSA, and SPC activities.
• Investigate customer complaints using 8D, 5-Why, and root cause analysis tools.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions and verify effectiveness.
• Maintain IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements compliance.
• Coordinate internal, customer, supplier, and certification audits.
• Manage laboratory testing, calibration systems, and gauge control programs.
• Conduct capability studies, Gage R&R, Minitab and statistical analysis.
• Support supplier quality development, containment, and PPAP approvals.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to resolve quality concerns.
• Support safety Gemba audits, and compliance initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on defect reduction and customer satisfaction.
• Mentor quality technicians and quality engineers.
• Lead quality metrics and improvement plans to leadership and customers.

Skills

APQP

PFMEA

Control Plan

PPAP

MSA

SPC

8D

Auditing

Root cause analysis

Gage R&R

Statistical analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Quality/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

FMEA Software

Gagepack

Minitab

Job description

Autoneum is globally leading in acoustic and thermal management for light and commercial vehicles. The Company develops and produces multifunctional, lightweight and sustainable components and systems for interior floor, interior trim as well as engine bay and underbody. Customers include almost all automobile manufacturers in Europe, North & South America, Asia and Africa. The Company with its head-quarters in Winterthur, Switzerland, is listed on the SIX Swiss Ex-change (ticker symbol AUTN).

Position Summary

The Senior Quality Engineer is responsible for leading quality assurance, quality systems, testing, supplier quality, and continuous improvement activities to ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and industry requirements. This role serves as a key liaison between manufacturing, engineering, customers, suppliers, and safety to drive product conformity, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as primary quality liaison for customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead APQP, PFMEA, Control Plan, PPAP, MSA, and SPC activities.
• Investigate customer complaints using 8D, 5-Why, and root cause analysis tools.
• Drive corrective and preventive actions and verify effectiveness.
• Maintain IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements compliance.
• Coordinate internal, customer, supplier, and certification audits.
• Manage laboratory testing, calibration systems, and gauge control programs.
• Conduct capability studies, Gage R&R, Minitab and statistical analysis.
• Support supplier quality development, containment, and PPAP approvals.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to resolve quality concerns.
• Support safety Gemba audits, and compliance initiatives.
• Lead continuous improvement projects focused on defect reduction and customer satisfaction.
• Mentor quality technicians and quality engineers.
• Lead quality metrics and improvement plans to leadership and customers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of automotive manufacturing quality experience.
• Strong knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, and 8D.
• Strong Experience conducting audits and managing corrective actions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and statistical analysis tools.
• SAP knowledge. FMEA Software, Gagepack or willing to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

• CQE Certification
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• ISO 14001 experience or willingness to learn
• Ford, GM, Stellantis, Mercedes, or Tier 1 automotive experience
• ISO 17025 laboratory experience willingness to learn
• ICARA (BSI corrective actions)

Are you excited to work in a global and multi-cultural work environment and are you looking for an inspiring and engaging workplace?