JOB DESCRIPTION
Summary
The Quality Engineer supports daily quality assurance activities, analyzes production data to drive continuous improvement, and refines methods to enhance overall performance. This position develops effective testing, sampling, and training procedures to ensure compliance with customer and industry standards. The Quality Engineer also conducts audits, prepares reports, and drives corrective and preventive actions to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Complies with all BOS, ISO/TS-16949 and Customer Specific requirements.
Understands Plant/Customer KPI’s and works with team to meet and exceed.
Participates as Layered Process Auditor if instructed by Manager.
Responsible to ensure that continuous improvement is made in all Production Quality Deliverables.
Provide support on PPAP package preparation for product submissions and approval by appropriate Customer personnel. Obtain approval of submission packages from the Product Service Manager or Quality Manager prior to submission to the Customer.
Develop and update Control Plan as required.
Support the Manufacturing Engineer in updating the PFMEA as required.
Develop appropriate inspection plans and containment plans.
Utilize all Customer-specific systems.
Responsible to conduct capability studies, and ensure that they are properly performed and documented for special characteristics, and that Customer and internal requirements are met (or a written Customer deviation is obtained).
Support the continuous improvement of the Operation Description Sheets (ODS).
Identify and utilize the appropriate statistical tools. Mentor team members on proper statistical application and techniques.
Interface with assigned external customers as the single point contact for issue resolution.
Responsible for completion of any customer specific advanced quality planning requirements.
Responsible for writing and submitting 8-Ds to the customer in a timely manner.
Visit the customer on an as needed basis.
Communicate between the customer and the plant.
Initiates the Quality Alert when concerns arise and follow the alert until it is closed.
Confirm all customer return material analysis root causes and corrective actions.
Qualifications:
Degree in a related field preferred.
3 years of Quality Engineering or related experience in Manufacturing. Automotive manufacturing environment preferred.
Strong understanding of PPAP requirements and approval processes. Strong Auditing Skills.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and product specifications.
Working knowledge of SPC (Statistical Process Control) and core automotive quality standards.
Microsoft Application Skills (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
PRIMARY LOCATION
Greenfield FacilitySkills Required
- Three years of Quality Engineering or related experience in manufacturing
- Strong understanding of PPAP requirements and approval processes
- Strong auditing skills
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and product specifications
- Working knowledge of Statistical Process Control and core automotive quality standards
- Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
- Degree in a related field
- Experience in an automotive manufacturing environment
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.
