Quality Assurance Engineer

Axalta • High Point, NC

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About The Position

Axalta is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer for its facility in High Point, North Carolina. The engineer executes quality assurance projects that measurably improve product quality and process capability across manufacturing facilities. The role leads Right First Time (RFT) improvement, hits-per-batch reduction, internal defect reduction, and customer compliance initiatives, working across Production, R&D, Supply Chain, and site Quality.

The position manages quality improvement projects, customer complaints, audits, corrective actions, quality systems, and non-conforming material disposition. It applies statistical and root-cause analysis methods to identify improvement opportunities, track results, and resolve quality issues. The engineer also supports supplier and incoming quality activities, trains and coaches operators, and helps maintain audit readiness.

Axalta operates in Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, serving four end markets across North America, EMEA, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific. Its products are supplied in more than 140 countries, and the company coats 30 million vehicles per year. Axalta has established a 2040 carbon neutrality goal and 10 other sustainability initiatives. The expected compensation range is $70,000–$90,000 USD annually. The role is an active opening being recruited to fill immediately and is eligible for health insurance and paid time off.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of quality assurance experience in manufacturing.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001.
• Proficiency in 8D, CAPA, FMEA, and 5-Why problem solving.
• Strong skills in SPC and statistical analysis.
• Strong communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in coatings, chemicals, or process industries.
• Knowledge of IATF 16949.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.

Responsibilities

• Lead Right First Time (RFT) improvement projects to increase the share of batches that meet specifications without adjustment.
• Analyze batch adjustment data and eliminate root causes of corrections to reduce hits per batch.
• Lead internal defect reduction projects, including root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Prioritize and manage a portfolio of quality projects aligned with site and network goals.
• Manage customer complaints, audits, and corrective action requests using 8D and CAPA methodologies.
• Support and maintain the Quality Management System in line with ISO 9001 requirements.
• Manage disposition of non-conforming material, including hold, rework, and release.
• Maintain quality documentation, including Certificates of Analysis, specifications, and control plans.
• Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) and process capability analysis (Cp/Cpk) to monitor and improve processes.
• Lead root cause analysis using 5-Why, Fishbone (Ishikawa), and FMEA.
• Analyze batch and trend data to identify improvement opportunities and track results.
• Partner with Production, R&D, and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues and implement improvements.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen methods to drive continuous improvement.
• Train and coach operators on quality standards and procedures.
• Support audit readiness for customer, registrar, and internal audits.
• Support supplier quality management and incoming material inspection.
• Issue and follow up on supplier corrective actions.
• Support raw material qualification and change management.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level