Quality Engineer Level III; Automotive

Position:
Quality Engineer III (Automotive)

Location:
Knoxville, TN (relocation assistance provided)

This is a Direct-Hire Position paying between $90,000-$105,000 per year depending on the level of experience.

General Description

• Develops and maintains quality methodologies, systems, and practices to meet the Customer’s needs.
• Support quality engineering tasks throughout the life cycle of programs, including product design reviews, develop inspection and test plans, determine customer approval needs, support scrap and rework reduction efforts, and customer corrective action requests.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Analyze failures and initiate corrective actions.
• Act as Liaison with Customers.
• Lead root cause analysis activities for production and warranty failures.
• Participate in risk reduction activities including warranty related issues.
• Develop and implement quality control methodologies to ensure compliance with quality assurance standards and guidelines.
• Compile and submit PPAP / ISIR packages as required by Customer.
• Participate in the review of Standard Work and all affiliated document (Including component related documents)
• 6S Initiatives.
• Break Point and ECO Coordination / Support (ECR submission, PPAP, PTR, 4M Change, BOM to drawing verification)
• Manage RMA Process
• PFMEA and Control Plan development and upkeep.
• Mentors and help in development of Quality Engineers
• Other duties as directed by Quality Manager.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in an automotive manufacturing environment.
• 2+ year experience in a quality related background.

Education

• Bachelors degree in a technical field related to Quality / Engineering.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbally.
• Thorough knowledge of Quality systems and procedures.
• Must work well in a team environment and/or independently.
• Thorough knowledge of APQP and Customer PPAP requirements.
• Ability to lead and direct Quality initiatives.
• Extensive knowledge of electro-mechanical assemblies
• Strong problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail to identify and address quality issues effectively.

This is an exciting position with a mission-driven organization! This position is paying up to $90,000-$105,000 per year, depending on experience.

Aim Hire is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.