The Quality Engineer Coordinator – NPI is responsible for supporting New Product Introduction by ensuring manufacturing processes are developed, validated, and implemented to meet quality and production requirements. This role partners with Product Development, Manufacturing, and Operations to deliver successful product launches while driving process capability and continuous improvement.
Why This Role MattersThis role ensures new products are successfully introduced into manufacturing by integrating quality into process development and industrialization. Through collaboration and technical leadership, you will help deliver robust manufacturing processes that support safe, efficient, and reliable production.
What You Will Do- Lead quality activities supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing process development.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to validate manufacturing processes and ensure production readiness for new product launches.
- Drive process capability, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve product quality and manufacturing performance.
- Develop and maintain quality documentation, PFMEA, control plans, and process validation requirements.
- Support the implementation of quality standards while ensuring successful industrialization of new products.
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or a related Engineering discipline.
- Experience in Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or New Product Introduction (NPI) within a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, process validation, and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience supporting new product launches and cross-functional engineering projects.
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 63,000 people and manufactures its products in 49 facilities in 19 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry. For more information about Goodyear and its products, go to www.goodyear.com/corporate
Goodyear is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- 3-5 years of experience in Quality, Environment, or Integrated Management Systems
- Knowledge of ISO14001, IATF16949, and environmental regulations
- Experience with audits, compliance, and corrective action follow-up
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Team-oriented and adaptable
- Experience managing IMS/SGI
- Knowledge of APQP, FMEA, Control Plans
- Familiarity with INMETRO, CompliantPro, ORDB, or NSF
- Experience in environmental compliance and corporate audits
The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Goodyear is one of the world's largest tire companies. It employs about 72,000 people and manufactures its products in 57 facilities in 23 countries around the world. Its two Innovation Centers in Akron, Ohio, and Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg, strive to develop state-of-the-art products and services that set the technology and performance standard for the industry.
