Adient · 8 hours ago
Lead Quality Engineer
Holland, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expAdient is a company focused on quality engineering in the automotive sector, and they are seeking a Lead Quality Engineer to ensure product quality and reliability. This role involves coordinating quality functions, leading technical support for quality-related issues, and serving as the main contact for customers and suppliers.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Ensures that continuous improvement is made in all Production Quality Deliverables (e.g.: RTY, Craftsmanship, RPPM, CPPM, SPPM, and Warranty/JD Power)
Prepares PPAP packages for product submissions and approval by appropriate Customer personnel. Obtains approval of submission packages from the Product Service Manager or Quality Manager before submission to the Customer
Ensures that Customer and supplier quality issues are resolved using the Adient problem-solving methods (Kepner-Tregoe, 8-D, etc.)
Performs gage studies (Gage R&R, Bias, Linearity, and Stability) before a gage is approved for production use, or after a product change (when applicable)
Develops and updates control, inspection, and containment plan as required
Supports the Manufacturing Engineer in updating the PFMEA as required
Utilizes all Customer-specific systems (e.g.: Stellantis PRISM, GM PRR, Ford WERS, Honda NARS)
Conducts capability studies, ensure that they are properly performed, documented for special characteristics, and meet internal requirements (or a written Customer deviation is obtained)
Supports the continuous improvement of the Operation Description Sheets (ODS)
Identifies and utilizes the appropriate statistical tools. Mentors team members on proper statistical application and techniques
Assesses and approves post S.O.P. Supplier PPAPs
Interfaces with assigned external customers as the single point contact for issue resolution
Responsible to co-ordinate the preparation and on-time delivery of supplier AQP deliverables
Responsible for the completion of any customer-specific advanced quality planning requirements
Promotes good customer relations by consistently providing premier customer satisfaction with a professional and friendly appearance and demeanor, can-do attitude, and willingness to always
Resolves customer issues with a high sense of urgency, through providing fast responses to the customer, customer interaction, facilitating participation, and coordination of sorting/rework at the customer site
Performs other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager
Occasional Travel to support customer sites (10-25%)
Supervises Quality Technicians and/or Cut and Etch operators
Takes appropriate action to correct the employee’s performance and/or behavior. After instruction and sufficient time for improvement, take appropriate action to correct the employee's performance and/or behavior
Completes all required and applicable training by Adient and its customers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering required (an individual may still be pursuing); (or equivalent experience)
Specific education and training in Quality disciplines is required, including (minimum): ISO-9001/IATF-16949, Continuous Improvement, Total Quality Management, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans with their respective process-specific reaction plans, DOE, and SPC
Ability to read and interpret documents that include safety rules, drawings/blueprints (including an understanding of GD&T), and procedure manuals
Candidates can write routine reports and correspondence
Math Skills: Through knowledge of SPC techniques and applications, including DOE & MSA
Candidate can apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
Must be computer literate and familiar with appropriate software programs
The candidate can create visual aids for communication purposes
Strong time management skills and customer focus
Advanced analytical problem-solving skills to determine the root cause of issues
Manufacturing Experience is required, with experience in Welding (GMAW and Laser) and Assembly processes
Minimum 5 years in Quality Technician and/or Quality Engineer role, preferably in high volume manufacturing environment
Must have a consistent employment record including good attendance and be capable of adapting to a participative teamwork environment
Preferred
Three (3) years of supervisory experience in manufacturing processes
Experience in automotive seating mechanisms
3 years automotive Tier 1/2/3 supplier experience
Company
Adient
Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating.
10001+ employees
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Douglas DelGrosso
President/CEO
Joe Bennett
SVP, Chief Information Officer
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