Quality Engineer

LKQ Corporation•Newnan, GA

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About The Position

The Quality Engineer supports and develops Quality Management Systems while reducing quality returns. The role investigates automotive transmission and subassembly failures, supports production and testing operations, maintains compliance with automotive quality frameworks, works with suppliers to resolve defects, and supports continual improvement of Keystone Automotive Industries’ quality improvement system. The position may also involve training staff, assisting with branch hiring, and supporting day-to-day branch functions, although the posting states that the role is not responsible for supervising employees. The employee may work around assembly lines, dyno-testing environments, vehicles, and equipment. Periodic travel, including overnight stays, may be required depending on position requirements. The work can involve hazardous conditions, cramped spaces, awkward positions, PPE, extreme temperatures, and high noise levels.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of related experience; fully competent professional with in-depth knowledge and experience.
Ability to perform arithmetic calculations and work with rates, ratios, percentages, and graphs.
Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, databases, and PowerPoint to support business objectives.
Ability to use moderately complex oral and written communication; may train others, interact with others, and present to department or middle management.
Ability to handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles and assume awkward positions.
May be required to wear personal protective equipment and work around hazardous situations, conditions, and equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Responsibilities

Investigate field returns, teardowns, and test-stand failures for automotive transmissions and subassemblies.
Lead problem-solving methodologies including 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone diagrams, and FMEA.
Maintain compliance with automotive quality frameworks such as IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, and PPAP.
Work with production team members, assembly lines, and dyno-testing environments to validate fit, form, and function.
Work with external parts suppliers to track KPIs, inspect incoming materials, and resolve non-conformances.
Train Quality Engineers and other staff.
Assist in hiring branch staff.
Supervise day-to-day functions at the branch.
Provide QMS audit support to LKQ Corporation, Inc. lines of business, including conducting internal audits as needed.
Coordinate and lead group supplier audits.
Investigate sources of damage during handling, storage, transfers, delivery, and other processes.
Assist with writing operating procedures.
Design and institute equipment modifications.
Evaluate the level of protection provided by packing materials.
Determine and maintain product quality.
Participate in product testing as required.
Partner with suppliers to correct and eliminate product defects.
Inform managers of quality concerns and product defects.
Maintain records detailing product defects.
Initiate and support continual improvement of Keystone Automotive Industries’ quality improvement system.
Assume other duties as assigned.