Quality Engineer

Aptiv • Vienna, OH

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About The Position

As a Quality Engineer at Aptiv, you will support manufacturing excellence, product quality, and customer satisfaction in an automotive manufacturing environment. You will work with production teams, customers, and cross-functional stakeholders to monitor quality performance, lead structured problem-solving, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement throughout manufacturing processes.

The role includes analyzing quality indicators, managing non-conforming products, conducting finished-goods audits, and training production teams. You will also lead customer and internal problem-solving activities, validate containment and corrective actions, collaborate on customer quality requirements, and support quality system audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• At least 2 years of experience in an automotive manufacturing quality function.
• Experience leading problem-solving activities and applying quality tools, including 8D, SPC, MSA, and FMEA.
• Strong understanding and experience with Quality Management Systems, including IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills, including the ability to implement corrective actions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with customers and internal teams.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple customer requirements, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• 100% fluency in business English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Proficiency with quality-related software and tools, including Minitab and statistical analysis software.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis; employment eligibility will be verified at hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyze quality performance indicators, including Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ), scrap rate, and First-Time Quality (FTQ).
• Lead corrective action plans and process improvement initiatives when performance indicators fall below target.
• Use SPC, Pareto charts, and other process validation methods to assess manufacturing process stability and capability.
• Manage non-conforming products, including containment actions and decisions on rework or disposition.
• Conduct periodic finished-goods audits and determine appropriate sample sizes to verify products meet specifications.
• Provide quality training and guidance to production operators, team leaders, and quality technicians on processes, controls, and reaction plans.
• Lead structured problem-solving, including 8D activities, to identify root causes and implement corrective actions that prevent recurrence.
• Validate containment actions for internal and external customers to minimize the impact of quality issues.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address customer concerns and support quality requirements.
• Support and participate in internal and external quality system audits, including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.

Benefits

• Private health care effective on the first day of employment.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Paid time off, including holidays, vacation, designated time off, and parental leave.
• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers.
• Recognition for innovation and excellence.
• Opportunities to give back to the community.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

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