Sr Advanced Quality Engineer

Adient•Plymouth, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. Advanced Quality Engineer coordinates, administers, and performs engineering and technical quality functions to ensure product quality and reliability at minimum quality costs. The role includes up to 50% travel and is based at the Central Tech Unit in Plymouth, Michigan.

Requirements

Quality training in core disciplines, including IATF, ISO/TS 16949, VDA, Continuous Improvement, Total Quality Management, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, DOE, and SPC.
Experience being responsible for reviewing a customer PPAP.
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical area.
At least 4 years of Quality Engineering experience in manufacturing.

Nice To Haves

Automotive manufacturing experience is preferred.
Experience with stamping and welding is a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, administer, and perform engineering and technical quality functions to ensure product quality and reliability at minimum quality costs.
Complete and document all phases of the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process.
Prepare and submit required PPAP documentation in accordance with AIAG or VDA guidelines.
Develop gauge concepts and procure gauges for specific programs.
Work with component and tooling/equipment suppliers to improve products and resolve manufacturing problems.
Participate in Simultaneous Development Teams (SDTs) and internal audits as required.
Support the Product Introduction Process through all phases of prototype fabrication and delivery.
Ensure appropriate statistical methods are used throughout Product and Process Development and deployed into the Control Plan.
Complete all other customer-specific Advanced Quality requirements.
Resolve customer, internally identified, and supplier quality issues using appropriate problem-solving methods, such as Kepner-Tregoe, 8-D, DOE, 5 Why, and Red X.