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Zobility · 1 day ago

STA Engineer - Quality / Manufacturing Engineer

Dearborn, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Zobility is a workforce management and staffing division of RGBSI, a multi-national corporation. They are seeking a STA Engineer to ensure supplier manufacturing readiness and compliance with quality standards, while also supporting product launches and issue resolution.

Human ResourcesIndustrial AutomationMachine Learning

Responsibilities

Implement commodity-specific business plans to ensure suppliers exceed Client's expectations for launch readiness, quality, capacity, warranty, and on-time delivery

Lead cross-functional collaboration with internal Client teams and supplier leadership to resolve open issues and drive continuous improvement

Serve as the principal on-site technical lead for troubleshooting, emergency containment, and corrective action implementation during critical supplier events

Ensure zero vehicle losses or production disruptions due to supplier-related issues

Monitor and enforce compliance with Client's quality and operational standards, including Q1 requirements

Drive early manufacturing feasibility assessments at supplier sites to ensure launch and production readiness

Lead and support execution of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) deliverables in alignment with program timelines

Analyze supplier performance using data-driven metrics to support strategic sourcing decisions and future quality improvements

Participate in supplier development initiatives, helping build long-term capability and alignment with Client's operational excellence goals

Qualification

PPAPAPQPAdvanced manufacturingSix Sigma certificationLean Manufacturing certificationRoot cause analysisCommunicationCross-functional leadership

Required

8+ years of experience in advanced manufacturing, advanced quality, process planning, implementation or launch of Interior Commodity manufacturing systems (Seats, IP's, consoles, headliners, door panels, restraints, seat structures)

8+ years of experience in one or more but not limited to the following Interior manufacturing processes: Stamping, Welding, Plastic Welding, Plastic/Rubber Molding, Blow Molding, Automated/Manual Assembly Process, Controls Automation programing, Paint, Chroming

Proven experience in PPAP, APQP, and quality systems

Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field

Ability to travel frequently to supplier sites up to 70%