Quality Engineer

About this role

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities 

• Ensure product and process quality by maintaining workmanship standards and  adhering to quality program requirements  • Analyze data from customer feedback, internal defects, and supplier performance to identify quality trends and issues  • Lead cross-functional teams (engineering, production, purchasing, etc.) to investigate and resolve quality concerns  • Implement and monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address  nonconformances  • Drive defect reduction and continuous improvement initiatives  • Develop, review, and maintain quality documentation, including control plans, test procedures, and work instructions  • Ensure all special characteristics are identified and properly managed within control plans  • Define and implement process controls, including data collection, monitoring, and analysis methods  • Evaluate nonconforming materials and initiate supplier containment and corrective actions  • Manage supplier quality performance for assigned suppliers  • Determine requirements for incoming inspections and maintain related procedures and documentation  • Establish and maintain quality standards, boundary samples, and appearance master samples  • Ensure all process and product changes meet customer requirements and are  properly documented and approved  • Notify management of quality issues and nonconforming products in a timely manner  • Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards, including IATF 16949 (TS-16949) and internal systems 

Qualifications & Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field preferred  • Experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment  (automotive preferred)  • Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards, including IATF 16949 (TS-16949)  • Experience with root cause analysis tools (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.)  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive corrective actions  • Experience with control plans, PFMEA, and process validation  • Knowledge of supplier quality management and incoming inspection processes  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach  • Excellent communication and organizational skills  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment 

Preferred Skills 

• Experience with quality tools such as Minitab or similar statistical analysis software  • Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, and other automotive core tools  • Continuous improvement mindset with Lean or Six Sigma experien

PRIMARY LOCATION

Avanzar San Antonio Facility

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