Quality Engineer

LKQ • 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 warranty returns and product failures involving automotive transmissions and subassemblies, supports production and testing validation, maintains quality standards and compliance, and works with suppliers to resolve defects and non-conformances. It also supports audits, product testing, packaging evaluations, operating procedures, equipment modifications, and continual improvement of the quality system. Periodic travel, including overnight stays, may be required depending on position requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least 5 years of related experience.
• In-depth knowledge and experience; fully competent professional.
• Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and interpret graphs.
• Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, and related tools.
• Ability to create and maintain functions in Word documents, Excel spreadsheets, databases, and PowerPoint presentations to support business objectives.
• Regularly use moderately complex oral and written communication skills; may train others, interact with others, and present to department or middle management.
• Handle multiple tasks or projects simultaneously with moderate complexity.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting up to 50 pounds and working in cramped spaces or underneath vehicles.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
• Experience in the automotive field may be substituted for the college degree requirement.

Responsibilities

• Investigate field returns, teardowns, and test-stand failures for automotive transmissions and subassemblies.
• Lead root-cause problem-solving using methods such as 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone diagrams, and FMEA.
• Maintain compliance with automotive quality frameworks including IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, and PPAP.
• Work with production teams, assembly lines, and dyno-testing environments to validate fit, form, and function.
• Work with external suppliers to track KPIs, inspect incoming materials, resolve non-conformances, and eliminate product defects.
• Train Quality Engineers and other staff.
• Assist with hiring branch staff and supervise day-to-day branch functions, as assigned in the duties list.
• Provide QMS audit support to LKQ Corporation lines of business, including conducting internal audits as needed.
• Coordinate and lead group supplier audits.
• Investigate damage occurring 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Company-paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED