Quality Engineer

Autokiniton•Avon, OH

91d•Onsite

About The Position

At AUTOKINITON, we are more than just an automotive supplier — we are the backbone of vehicle performance and safety. Specializing in high-strength structural components and precision stamping assemblies, our parts are trusted by the world’s leading automakers. Our dedicated teams, proudly deliver quality parts and assemblies that contribute to vehicle durability and safety. With decades of experience, a passion for continuous improvement, and a forward-thinking approach, we play a critical role in shaping the future of mobility. Autokiniton is a trusted partner to the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, known for our operational excellence and culture of continuous improvement. Our core value, “We, not I,” reflects our commitment to collaboration, integrity, and shared success. We cultivate a workplace where independent thinking is encouraged, and every associate plays a vital role in our progress. Join a high-performance team committed to shaping the future of mobility—with opportunity, purpose, and growth at every turn.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or equivalent industrial design experience.
Minimum six (6) years’ experience in quality engineering or supplier development.
Responsible for reading and understanding the ISO-9001:2015, ISO-17025:2017, and ISO-14001 procedures.
Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills
Solid working knowledge of PPAP processes.
Knowledge of GD&T.
Knowledge of measurement equipment such as CMM and Laser Scanning.

Nice To Haves

A.S.Q.C. certified quality engineer preferred.
Knowledge of standard quality practices, ex. FMEA’s, SPC, DOE, etc.
Knowledge of resistance and MIG welding processes.
Good working skills with Microsoft Office software

Responsibilities

Schedules and conducts meetings with customers, suppliers, and in-plant personnel.
Serve as main contact for external customer concerns. Monitor, respond, initiate corrective actions, follow up, close and track customer complaints.
Works with customers to obtain all necessary APQP documents including Process Flow, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
Supports internal as well as third party ISO: 9001:2015 Quality Management System audits and ISO: 17025:2017 (A2LA).
Evaluates designs, drawings, project plans, specifications, and other documents.
Initiate and facilitate cross-functional teams in pursuit of problem solving and mistake proofing quality problems.
Drive implementation of a progressive quality system to prevent defects and meet or exceed customer expectations.
Drive implementation of all quality policies and required operating procedures and work instructions.
Develop and maintain Company performance metric data, prepare charts and summaries for applicable measurables as required.
Prepares and updates: set-up instructions, check fixture instructions, operator inspection instructions, and should it become necessary; repair instructions and sort logs.