What are the responsibilities and job description for the Automotive PPAP & Quality Assurance Engineer position at Carlex Glass Manufacturing?
Is this you?
- Do you thrive on turning PFMEAs and Control Plans into robust, mistake-proofed processes?
- Are you fluent in IATF‑16949:2024 and ISO 9001:2024—and the customer-specific requirements that come with them?
- Can you translate warranty data into decisive corrective actions and communicate those actions across every level of the business?
- Uphold the Carlex Quality Policy and embed it in daily operations.
- Safeguard plant certification and compliance to IATF‑16949:2024, ISO 9001:2024, and customer-defined quality systems.
- Lead PPAP documentation: Control Plans, DVP&R, PFMEA, and Standardized Work—owning updates and approvals.
- Track customer warranty metrics and supplier PPAP submissions; initiate responses and improvements promptly.
- Direct process audits and finished product inspections to verify capability and reliability.
- Co-develop internal quality control standards with Corporate Quality and the Quality Manager.
- Drive effective adoption of quality systems and procedures by all associates.
- Escalate and communicate significant quality issues throughout the organization.
- Cultivate partnership-style relationships with customers and suppliers.
- Collaborate with plant teams to resolve daily issues and elevate product and process outcomes.
- Travel occasionally to assembly plants for product reviews and customer collaboration.
- Apply knowledge of FMVSS‑205, ECER43, CCC, and related international testing/reporting/recordkeeping requirements.
- BS in business, engineering, or related technical field; or
- High school diploma/equivalent plus 8 years of relevant manufacturing quality experience.
- 3 years in manufacturing quality with a degree; or
- 8 years in manufacturing quality with a high school diploma/equivalent.
- IATF Internal Auditor certification (required).
- IATF Lead Auditor (preferred).
- Core Tools training completed recently or within your first year.
- Working knowledge: Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Total Quality concepts, Six Sigma.
- Solid command of IATF and ISO standards with practical implementation experience in automotive Tier 1/Tier 2.
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) at intermediate to advanced proficiency.
- Hands-on, analytical problem solver with excellent analytical skills.
- Committed to the Carlex values: Safety, Customer Focused, Teamwork, Excellence, and Trust.
- Valid driver’s license for business travel.
- Regular, dependable attendance.
- Willingness to work off-schedule hours as needed by projects or workload, including some weekends and holidays.
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000