Quality Engineer

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a major impact in the manufacturing world and be part of a passionate team?

Adler Pelzer Group - a growing Tier One supplier of Acoustic and Soft Trim products to the automotive industry is seeking a Quality Engineer for the manufacturing operations in Athens, TN (located off of I-75 between Knoxville & Chattanooga). The Quality Engineer will support the Quality Manager in ensuring that quality standards are met during the manufacturing process.

Responsibilities of the Quality Engineer:

* Back up for Quality Manager as Customer and Supplier liaison for plant quality activities and concerns.

* Respond to Customer concerns per HP Pelzer and Customer requirements.

* Supports investigation of root cause determination, corrective action implementation and response to Customer Complaints.

* Initial Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs), work with Suppliers to resolve issues, escalating to Corp. Quality Engineer when necessary.

* Participates in the Product Development Process (PDP) to ensure Customer requirements are met.

* Develops and maintains Process Parameter sheets in conjunction with Engineering to control production processes and identify areas requiring corrective actions.

* Maintains Quality documentation, including but not limited to Control Plans, FMEAs, PPAP, etc.

* Prepare and submit Customer PPAPs.

* Develops and maintains Process Parameter sheets in conjunction with Engineering to control production processes and identify areas requiring corrective actions.

* Support Quality Auditors in root cause analysis and corrective action implantation.

* Maintains Quality BMS documents and quality assurance standards to meet customer demands.

* Reviews quality assurance instructions, assembly specifications and production schedules to determine method of conducting inspections and tests, sequence of operations and work assignments.

* Maintain files for all test results, gage calibrations, dock audits, production records, and material certifications.

* Maintain weekly/monthly scrap reports.

* Complete/update PPAP packages.

* Establish and maintain all quality documents, samples, customer contact, supplier development, production start - up, product launch, and correction of production variances and warrant analysis.

* Maintain quality control sampling system, procedures, and statistical techniques.

* Adhere to applicable IATF 16949 requirements.

* Adhere to applicable ISO 14001 requirements.

* May be required to travel.

* May be required to work overtime

Preferred Requirements of the Quality Engineer:

* 3-5 years of experience in automotive/industrial manufacturing.

* Strong personal leadership, vision, organizational and communication abilities, technical and mechanical background desirable.

* Knowledgeable of customer product line and internal manufacturing processes to include all functions from raw materials to finished goods, as well as equipment and machinery.

* Good computer (M/S Office) skills.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

* Bachelor's degree in industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering or equivalent in education and work experience.

Benefits of the Quality Engineer:

* Competitive Pay and generous benefits package along with the opportunity to be part of a strong team and growing one's career.

* Salary range $75,000 - $90,000. Specific salary is commensurate with experience and factors such as relevant experience, education, certifications, and licenses, skills, and training.

* Excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance options from day one.

* Generous and flexible paid time off.

* 401(K) match, fully vested.

* Company provided life insurance, short term and long-term disability insurances, employee assistance program.

* Variety of automobile purchase discounts (Stellantis(FCA), BMW, Ford, GM, Subaru - many others).

* Tuition reimbursement and professional development.

About Adler Pelzer Group

Adler Pelzer Group was founded by talented people and families that around the 1960's in Europe and decided to start their respective journeys in the automotive industry. The entrepreneurial spirit of the founders was and still is one of the cornerstones of what we, at the Adler Pelzer Group, are today.

We are proud to continue this story and to build the foundations for a brighter future for generations to come. We are the Adler Pelzer Group, a worldwide leader in the design, engineering, manufacturing, of acoustical and thermal components and systems for the automotive sector. We deliver acoustic performance and increase thermal efficiency, in order to achieve the best in comfort for the vehicles of our customers.

Join Adler Pelzer's team and become an integral part of a tradition that, through the years, had guided us to achieve the highest possible degree of product excellence in the automotive world. To learn more about our Company and our rich history, visit our website at

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