Quality Engineer

Adient•Lakewood, MI

27d•Onsite

About The Position

Quality Engineer About Adient We are a global leader in automotive seating because of our people—a team of adventurous thinkers and passionate high performers who make it all possible. We pride ourselves on being at the vanguard of new industry trends and technologies. When you join Adient, you'll play an important role in helping us improve the experience of a world in motion. At Adient, we care about your character just as much as your qualifications. Because for us, it's more than the job. It's about committing to your responsibilities, creating a global community, and empowering your teammates. That's why we work hard to ensure our employees—regardless of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, caste, disability, union membership, ethnicity, religious beliefs, or career stage—can see the difference their work makes for our customers and consumers around the globe.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required (candidates may still be pursuing their degree) or equivalent experience.
Specific education and training in Quality disciplines are required, including, at a minimum: ISO/TS 16949, Continuous Improvement, Total Quality Management, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, DOE, and SPC.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, drawings/blueprints (including GD&T), and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Strong knowledge of SPC techniques and applications, including DOE and MSA.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Must be computer literate and familiar with appropriate software programs.
Ability to create visual aids for communication purposes.
Strong time management skills and customer focus.
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to determine root causes.
Manufacturing experience is required.
Experience with Welding (GMAW and Laser) and Assembly processes.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a Quality Technician and/or Quality Engineer role, preferably in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
Must have a consistent employment record, including good attendance, and be capable of adapting to a participative team environment.

Nice To Haves

Three (3) years of supervisory experience in manufacturing processes preferred.
Automotive seating mechanisms experience strongly preferred.
Three (3) years of automotive Tier 1, Tier 2, or Tier 3 supplier experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinates, administers, and performs quality functions of an engineering and technical nature to ensure product quality and reliability at minimum quality costs.
Serves as the main quality point of contact for intracompany and external customers, and leads technical support and resolution of quality-related issues.
Ensures continuous improvement in all Production Quality Deliverables (e.g., RTY, Craftsmanship, RPPM, CPPM, SPPM, and Warranty/JD Power).
Prepares PPAP packages for product submissions and approval by appropriate customer personnel.
Obtains approval of submission packages from the Product Service Manager or Quality Manager prior to submission to the customer.
Ensures customer and supplier quality issues are resolved using Adient problem-solving methods (Kepner-Tregoe, 8-D, etc.).
Performs gage studies (Gage R&R, Bias, Linearity, and Stability) before a gage is approved for production use or following a product change, when applicable.
Develops and updates control plans, inspection plans, and containment plans as required.
Supports the Manufacturing Engineer in updating the PFMEA as required.
Utilizes all customer-specific systems.
Conducts capability studies, ensuring they are properly performed, documented for special characteristics, and meet internal requirements (or that a written customer deviation is obtained).
Supports the continuous improvement of Operation Description Sheets (ODS).
Identifies and utilizes appropriate statistical tools.
Mentors team members on proper statistical applications and techniques.
Assesses and approves post-SOP supplier PPAPs.
Interfaces with assigned external customers as the single point of contact for issue resolution.
Coordinates the preparation and on-time delivery of supplier AQP deliverables.
Ensures completion of all customer-specific advanced quality planning requirements.
Promotes strong customer relations by consistently providing premier customer satisfaction through a professional and friendly demeanor, a can-do attitude, and a willingness to help at all times.
Resolves customer issues with a high sense of urgency by providing prompt responses, facilitating customer interactions, and coordinating sorting/rework activities at customer sites as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager.
Study, establish, and maintain efficient and safe work practices, procedures, and facilities by coordinating with the Human Resources and Manufacturing Engineering departments and keeping them informed of all safety and efficiency requirements to maintain an accident-free, high-efficiency plant operation.