JOB DESCRIPTION
Key Responsibilities
• Ensure product and process quality by maintaining workmanship standards and
adhering to quality program requirements
• Analyze data from customer feedback, internal defects, and supplier performance to identify quality trends and issues
• Lead cross-functional teams (engineering, production, purchasing, etc.) to investigate and resolve quality concerns
• Implement and monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address
nonconformances
• Drive defect reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
• Develop, review, and maintain quality documentation, including control plans, test procedures, and work instructions
• Ensure all special characteristics are identified and properly managed within control plans
• Define and implement process controls, including data collection, monitoring, and analysis methods
• Evaluate nonconforming materials and initiate supplier containment and corrective actions
• Manage supplier quality performance for assigned suppliers
• Determine requirements for incoming inspections and maintain related procedures and documentation
• Establish and maintain quality standards, boundary samples, and appearance master samples
• Ensure all process and product changes meet customer requirements and are
properly documented and approved
• Notify management of quality issues and nonconforming products in a timely manner
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards, including IATF 16949 (TS-16949) and internal systems
Qualifications & Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field preferred
• Experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment
(automotive preferred)
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards, including IATF 16949 (TS-16949)
• Experience with root cause analysis tools (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.)
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive corrective actions
• Experience with control plans, PFMEA, and process validation
• Knowledge of supplier quality management and incoming inspection processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Preferred Skills
• Experience with quality tools such as Minitab or similar statistical analysis software
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, and other automotive core tools
• Continuous improvement mindset with Lean or Six Sigma experien
PRIMARY LOCATION
Avanzar San Antonio FacilitySkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field
- Experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards, including IATF 16949 (TS-16949)
- Experience with root cause analysis tools (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.)
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive corrective actions
- Experience with control plans, PFMEA, and process validation
- Knowledge of supplier quality management and incoming inspection processes
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented 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.
