Quality Engineer DUN

Roechling Automotive•Duncan, SC

160d•Onsite

About The Position

The Quality Engineer role at Roechling Automotive Duncan in Duncan, SC, is responsible for ensuring product and process quality through various analytical and auditing functions. This position involves close collaboration with production, OEM customers, and the Quality Manager to maintain compliance with industry standards and customer-specific requirements. The role requires a strong understanding of quality management systems and methodologies, including APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, SPC, and IATF 16949. The Quality Engineer will also be involved in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and the disposition of non-conforming materials.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field preferred.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in a Quality Engineering or related role within the automotive industry.
Experience working directly with OEM customers and customer-specific requirements.
Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and IATF 16949 requirements.
Experience with customer complaint management, root cause analysis, and corrective actions using 5 Why and 8D methodologies.
Experience supporting Engineering Changes, customer approvals, and PPAP submissions.
Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

SAP knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

Prepare, verify, and update PFMEA, CP, and Operator Instructions.
Perform process, product, and roving audits to ensure compliance with Control Plans (CP).
Monitor and maintain Statistical Process Control (SPC), including parameter selection, review, and monitoring.
Manage PPAP submissions and customer approvals, including Engineering Change processes.
Facilitate the customer and plant APQP process for quality-related items.
Conduct problem root cause analysis and resolution using 5Y analysis and 8D reporting.
Perform Failure/Customer Return and Defect Analysis.
Support the Production Department with problem-solving, decision-making, and creation of border samples.
Assist with the creation and validation of Error Proofing within Production Processes.
Disposition suspect parts held for QE review (Control of non-conforming parts).
Disposition customer rejections and chargebacks, review, and control using SAP.
Enter customer complaint reports into the SAP system and create 8D reports in SAP as applicable.
Support the training of Quality Technicians and Quality Auditors.
Develop Gage Concepts, Measurement Plans, and Gage Instructions.
Perform other duties as defined by the Quality Manager.