JOB DESCRIPTION
Advanced Quality EngineerWhat can you expect?
As an Advanced Quality Engineer focused on customer service for Mercedes, you are responsible for ensuring quality requirements are met throughout product and process development, as well as during program launch. You serve as a key interface between internal teams, suppliers, and the customer Mercedes.
Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 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. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com
At Adient, we are proud to offer hybrid working to our employees, which involves being able to work remotely for up to 2 days per week based on the agreement within specific department.
What will your responsibilities be?
Evaluate product and process changes from a quality perspective
Manage part history in the Mercedes Supplier Portal
Support seat sampling process according to VDA 2 in collaboration with Mercedes
Deliver quality-related tasks in line with the Adient Management System (e.g. audits, DFMEA/PFMEA, control plan creation)
Participate in internal and external meetings (SDT, Jour Fix) as quality representative
Support program launch regarding quality concerns
Contribute to problem-solving during program execution
Prepare Emphasis Builds and Parts Tables and track related issues
Manage suppliers according to APQP and VDA RGA standards
Which qualifications are we looking for in potential employees?
Solid knowledge of VDA 6.3, VDA 2, VDA RGA and APQP
Experience with problem-solving methods (e.g. 8D, Kepner-Tregoe)
Familiarity with SCIO DFMEA/PFMEA
Technical education
Knowledge of PPAP and VDA 2 sampling processes
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Good command of English (minimum B2) and basic German (minimum A2)
Minimum 1 year of experience in the automotive industry (Mercedes systems experience is a plus)
Adient is committed to equal employment opportunity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As a true global company, our leaders and employees come from various cultures across the world. Our diversity is a source of inspiration enabling us to achieve our goals and build an inclusive company culture.
We are looking forward to receiving your application including your salary expectations and your earliest availability date. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact Miroslav Luhovy on +421 32/741 30 58 .
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KecskemetSkills Required
- Solid knowledge of VDA 6.3, VDA 2, VDA RGA and APQP
- Experience with problem-solving methods (e.g. 8D, Kepner-Tregoe)
- Familiarity with SCIO DFMEA/PFMEA
- Technical education
- Knowledge of PPAP and VDA 2 sampling processes
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Good command of English (minimum B2) and basic German (minimum A2)
- Minimum 1 year of experience in the automotive industry
Adient Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Adient and has not been reviewed or approved by Adient.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching contributions is highlighted, with corporate filings indicating ongoing employer match funding. This provides meaningful long-term savings support for U.S. employees.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays and PTO/vacation are included, with indications that PTO levels compare favorably to some peers. Parental/family leave is also available in certain contexts.
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Healthcare Strength — Core medical, dental, and vision coverage are offered alongside HSAs/FSAs and protection benefits such as life/AD&D. These elements establish a comprehensive baseline that strengthens the overall package.
Adient Insights
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.
