Quality Systems Engineer

Yanfeng•Chattanooga, TN

15h•Hybrid

About The Position

Yanfeng is committed to developing our employees through opportunities like development programs, continuous learning, mentorship, and volunteerism. Our industry-leading team is looking to recruit highly motivated and engaged talent. Upon joining Yanfeng, new employees will get a detailed introduction through our comprehensive onboarding process. Advance your career with personal and professional growth as a part of our global team! As one of the world’s largest automotive suppliers, we are creating the future of mobility as a collaborative, global team. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, as well as a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, we are a company with an established history and a bright future. In North America, Yanfeng is focused on enhancing the mobility experience through the design, development, and manufacturing of automotive interiors, seating, electronics, and passive safety systems. Founded in Shanghai in 1936, Yanfeng’s history of innovation and craftsmanship have since expanded the business globally. Currently, Yanfeng has more than 240 locations and approximately 55,000 employees worldwide.

Requirements

Understand, apply and meet all function related IOS requirements.
Understand, apply and meet all function related EHS requirements.
Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements
Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.
Must comply with all company policies and procedures.
Must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment.
3-5 Minimum Years of Experience as Quality Engineer.
1-3 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry
Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
Must be organized and able to communicate well with others.
Must be able to perform each essential duty, satisfactorily.
Working knowledge and demonstrated competence of IATF16949.
VDA 6.3 Certification or willingness to obtain VDA 6.3 certification.

Nice To Haves

IATF 16949 training on internal auditing.
Certified Internal YF iOS auditor. If not, must be obtained within 1 year.
Core quality tools knowledge (e.g., PPAP, APQP, VDA, etc.).
Customer Specific Requirements knowledge.
Problem Solving Methodology (8D, PDCA, DMAIC, Kaizen, etc.), including root cause analysis tools (e.g., 3-Legged 5-Whys, Ishikawa, KT Is/Is Not, etc).
Training Skills.
MS Office proficiency.
Power QMS
Excellent performance (detailed, accurate, efficient, organized, ability to plan, motivated, committed, flexible, assertive and developmental), communication (verbal, written, listening) and interpersonal (relationship building, teamwork, conflict resolution, customer orientation) skills.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and communicate YF OS, IATF, and Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs); lead plant-functional teams to ensure compliance.
Develop the process to implement, achieve and maintain YF iOS/IATF 16949.
Maintain local documents to uphold compliance to Global, Regional Quality System requirements, IATF 16949, Customer Specific Requirements, and other regulatory requirements.
Responsible to provide awareness to all levels of the plant team when changes and/or updates are made to YF iOS, IATF16949 and/or Customer Specific Requirements.
Develop and maintain a schedule for all YF iOS internal, IATF16949 and other external party audits, with the objective of identifying gaps and supporting with corrective/preventive actions.
Responsible to support training and work in the different plant departments and teams, providing coaching on YF iOS, IATF 16949 and other requirements, as applicable.
Responsible to support the prevention of any non-conformity issues, and if any non-conformity is detected during an audit, coordinate the resolution process and response on-time using Problem Solving Tools to achieve sustainability of actions.
Responsible to coordinate Management Reviews with the Plant Manager, support with data, and follow-up of open issues, as required.
Be a role model in the adherence of YF iOS, IATF and Customer Requirements.
Perform job functions in accordance with set policies and procedures to ensure preservation of the Company Quality Policy.
Support the comprehensive continuous improvement philosophy for all Yanfeng disciplines.
Other duties as assigned.