Staff Engineer

Astemo; Plant (AR); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC. is seeking a Warranty & Continuous Improvement Quality Assurance Sr. Engineer to lead quality initiatives, ensure compliance with ISO/IATF standards, and drive continuous improvement across product and process quality.

The role encompasses coordinating audits, implementing corrective actions, and collaborating with suppliers and customers. Ideal candidates bring extensive automotive QA experience, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 8+ years QA automotive experience.
• Experience with ISO/IATF quality systems.
• Knowledge of measurement instruments and drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both written and oral.
• Supervisory experience.
• Proficiency in MS Office; Access a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the Quality Assurance System and Corrective Action System.
• Represent customer requirements internally.
• Lead problem solving analyses.
• Develop and implement a quality production program for materials and final products.
• Plan and support internal, customer and agency audits.
• Interface with supplier and customer quality representatives on issues.
• Oversee QA department costs, methods and personnel.
• Prepare training materials on quality standards and activities.
• Develop inspection equipment and calibration programs.

Skills

ISO/IATF standards

Gages & drawings

Quality inspection methods

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Multi-tasking & prioritization

Supervisory experience

MS Word / Excel / PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

MS Access

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

Company Name:

ASTEMO AMERICAS, INC.

Job Family:

Quality Management

Job Description:

The name \"Astemo\" is derived from the words \"Advanced Sustainable Technologies for Mobility\" and describes the mission of the integrated company to \"provide a safe, sustainable and comfortable mobility life through technologies that contribute to an advanced and sustainable society\". Our people are at the heart of achieving these goals, and we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

We recruit and develop people from diverse backgrounds who can bring their skills and experience to our organization and make us even more effective. Own the Future and become a part of the team. We have a current career opportunity as a Warranty & Continuous Improvement Quality Assurance Sr. Engineer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Develop, promote, maintain and execute Hitachi Automotive Systems Quality Assurance System. Administrate the Corrective Action System. Analyze customer and regulatory requirements to assess their effect on the internal Quality System.


2. Represent customer requirements internally


3. Conduct/lead problem solving analysis.


4. Develops and implements a quality production program to ensure conformity of purchased material and final products to quality standards.


5. Plan and support all internal, customer and agency audits and addresses all non-conformances.


6. Interface with supplier and customer quality representatives concerning problems with quality assurance and assure that effective corrective action is implemented.


7. Plan and assign work of subordinates. Responsible for Quality Assurance Department in terms of costs, methods and personnel.


8. Compile, write and deliver training material on quality standards and activities. Qualify personnel performing special process.


9. Develop and/or adapt inspection equipment to meet quality control standards, make suggestions with regard to procedures, standards and equipment to facilitate work and maintain product quality.


10. Oversee established calibration and testing program.


11. Responsible for compilation and maintenance of inspection reports and records.


12. Compile and submit reports on quality issues, trends and losses as required by Executive Management.


13. Reviews and dispositions incoming supplier PPAP status.


14. Perform APQP and PPAP functions from beginning to end of all program launches. Develop APQP documentation.


15. Assist the internal launch team.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. A bachelor's degree in related field with a minimum of eight (8) years of work experience in Quality Assurance in the automotive industry.


2. Experience with ISO/IATF and Internal Quality Systems.


3. Knowledge and use of a wide variety of measuring instruments and complicated drawings.


4. Diverse knowledge of inspection and control methods, techniques and documentation.


5. Excellent attention to detail.


6. Ability to communicate in both written format and oral presentation.


7. Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.


8. Supervision experience.


9. Must be proficient in MSWord, Excel, PowerPoint. Some Access experience preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for the direction and supervision of employees.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Required to sit & stand for long periods of time. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Usual office working conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet. The performance of this position may occasional require exposure to the manufacturing areas where certain areas require the use of personal protective equipment and steel toe shoes.

Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Since we only hire the best and want to maintain a safe and pleasant work environment for all, final candidates are subject to drug screen and background checks. Hitachi is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) – Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo, we’re challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to [e-mail] when applying for the position.