Quality Engineer - Russell Tobin : Job Details

PrideNow has an opening for a Quality Engineer with a leading automotive manufacturer! This is a direct-hire position in Georgetown, Ky!

Shift: 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Quality Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring the production of high-quality automotive components and systems that meet OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) specifications, regulatory standards, and customer expectations. This role involves working closely with cross-functional teams to address quality challenges, optimize processes, and maintain compliance with automotive industry standards such as IATF 16949.

Key Responsibilities:

• Automotive Quality Management:
• Develop and implement quality control systems specific to automotive components, ensuring compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.
• Lead and execute PPAP (Production Part Approval Process) submissions for new and existing products.
• Support APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) activities for new product launches, ensuring robust quality plans are in place.
• Product & Process Control:
• Monitor and improve processes for manufacturing automotive components, including stamping, injection molding, welding, or assembly operations.
• Conduct in-depth root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for product defects or process inefficiencies.
• Create and maintain Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), and Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) documents for automotive systems.
• Supplier & Customer Collaboration:
• Act as a liaison between the organization and OEM or Tier 1 automotive customers to resolve quality issues and ensure satisfaction.
• Conduct supplier audits and work with vendors to improve incoming material quality for automotive components.
• Respond to customer complaints using problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Quality Inspections & Testing:
• Oversee and perform dimensional analysis using CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machines) and other metrology tools.
• Implement Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement System Analysis (MSA) to monitor and improve process capability (Cp, Cpk).
• Support End-of-Line (EOL) testing, ensuring components meet performance and durability standards.
• Documentation & Reporting:
• Maintain and update quality documentation, including quality metrics, audit findings, and inspection reports, per automotive standards.
• Analyze warranty data and internal/external failure reports to identify trends and drive improvement initiatives.
• Continuous Improvement in Automotive Production:
• Drive Lean Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste, improve product quality, and enhance overall efficiency in automotive production.
• Lead quality-focused kaizen events to improve production processes and reduce rework or scrap.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience:
• Minimum 3+ years of quality engineering experience in the automotive manufacturing sector.
• Hands-on experience with automotive industry tools such as APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and MSA.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes like stamping, injection molding, die casting, or welding is a plus.
• Skills:
• Proficiency in automotive quality management systems (QMS) and software tools (e.g., Plex, SAP, Minitab).
• Strong analytical skills and familiarity with GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with suppliers, customers, and internal teams.

Preferred Certifications:

• · Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) from ASQ or equivalent.
• · Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification.
• · IATF 16949 Lead Auditor certification.