JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary
The Quality Engineer provides quality assurance support and refines production methods. They analyze data to provide continuous improvements in the supplier's products. The Quality Engineer also designs and develops methods for testing, sampling and training to ensure required standards are being met.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinates, administers and performs the quality function of an engineering and technical nature to ensure product quality and reliability at minimum quality costs.
- Completion and documentation of all phases of the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process.
- Prepare and submit all necessary PPAP documentation per AIAG guidelines.
- Develop gauge concepts and procure gauges for specific programs.
- Manage customer complaint follow-up, including investigation, resolution, and implementation of corrective actions.
- Work with component and tooling/equipment suppliers to improve products and resolve manufacturing problems. This may involve travel to the specific customer or supplier location.
- Participate in Simultaneous Development Teams (SDT’s).
- Participate in internal audits as required.
- Train Quality and Production personnel in Quality requirements relating to specific programs.
- Support the Product Introduction Process through all phases of prototype fabrication and delivery.
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of Quality experience in the Automotive industry (Required).
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (Preferred).
- Familiarity with Nissan's quality system (ANPQP) is a plus.
- Proven ability to handle customer complaints and implement corrective actions.
- Competence in managing quality-related documentation and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
PRIMARY LOCATION
Clanton
Top Skills
What We Do
Adient is a global leader in automotive seating. With approximately 77,000 employees in 32 countries, Adient operates 202 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. Our integrated, in-house skills allow us to take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into more than 19 million vehicles every year.
