AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based family of automotive companies delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics. We are proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you have the opportunity to:

• Ensure products meet company and customer Quality standards.
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to address Quality issues and develop corrective actions,
• Train and support Associates with Quality standards and methods of documentation.
• Identify root cause and implement corrective actions for product quality issues.
• Analyze SPC data for process improvement, corrective actions, and other activities.
• Lead, develop, and implement best practices that emphasize defect prevention in a team environment.
• Team with Plant Engineering to coordinate the PPAP for new programs, Engineering changes, and process improvements.
• Train and support Associates with Quality standards and methods of documentation
• This role is part of the Bluffton Quality Team and reports to the Plant Quality Manager.

SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Bachelor's degree or 5 years of Quality Engineer; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Senior Quality Engineer and 3-5 years as Quality Engineer in an automotive manufacturing environment; prefer metal stamping automotive manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate ability to work with a multi-disciplinary team to resolve Quality related issues and corrective actions.
• Led FMEA, PPAP and other Quality standards and documentation meetings with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Expertise in understanding Quality management systems, standards, and regulations.
• Ability to train Associates on Quality procedures and documentation.
• Ability to lead internal audits, layered process audits and corrective actions.
• Proven leadership ability, excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with MSOffice, ERP and Quality Systems.

If this role aligns with your current/next career goals, apply, continue to build your career and make valuable contributions to our Bluffton Team !