Quality Engineer

LKQ•Newnan, GA

About The Position

Responsible for supporting and developing Quality Management Systems while reducing quality returns. The role investigates automotive transmission and subassembly failures, maintains automotive quality compliance, supports production and testing, and works with suppliers to resolve defects. It also contributes to branch operations, quality audits, product protection, documentation, and continual improvement. The posting states that the role is not responsible for supervising employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 5 years of related experience; the posting describes the candidate as fully competent with in-depth knowledge and experience.
Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals, compute rates, ratios, and percentages, and draw and interpret graphs.
Frequent use of Outlook, Word, Excel, graphics, and related tools.
Ability to create, maintain, and incorporate functions into 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 stated physical demands, 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 IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, and PPAP quality frameworks.
Work with production team members, assembly lines, and dyno-testing environments to validate fit, form, and function.
Track supplier KPIs, inspect incoming materials, and resolve supplier non-conformances.
Train Quality Engineers and other staff.
Assist in hiring branch staff and supervise day-to-day branch functions.
Provide QMS audit support to LKQ Corporation lines of business, including conducting internal audits as needed.
Coordinate and lead group supplier audits.
Investigate damage arising 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.
Partner with suppliers to correct and eliminate product defects.
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.