Sr Quality Engineer - Automotive

• Act as the primary quality liaison for key automotive and industrial customers, handling complaints, escalations, and resolution efforts.
• Ensure proper documentation is maintained and that all activities comply with quality, environmental, and safety standards.
• Coach and support quality technicians and production personnel in applying quality tools and problem-solving techniques.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, and sales teams to address and resolve complex quality concerns.
• Offer technical input to enhance product design and manufacturing processes.
• Assist in technical discussions with both internal engineering teams and customers regarding product applications and performance.
• Build and maintain expertise in fastener products, production methods, and application requirements.
• Partner with engineering and operations to enhance process capability and prevent defects.
• Evaluate quality data and trends to uncover opportunities for process optimization and preventive improvements.
• Lead initiatives focused on cost reduction, productivity gains, and quality improvements using tools like Six Sigma, SPC, and Lean principles.
• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure strong product and process quality during new launches.
• Contribute to APQP processes for new product development, including PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow documentation.
• Present QMS performance, quality metrics, and improvement efforts during Management Reviews, offering recommendations for enhancement.
• Support and lead efforts related to IATF 16949 compliance, including internal and customer audits.
• Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Enhance containment strategies and corrective action systems to minimize repeat quality issues.
• Oversee implementation of corrective actions and verify their effectiveness, coordinating across facilities when needed for systemic concerns.
• Conduct structured root cause analysis using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, and statistical methods.
• Address complex customer issues by ensuring timely containment, thorough investigation, and long-term corrective solutions.
• Manage customer communications, reporting, and onsite engagement to build strong partnerships and align expectations.

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