Senior Quality Engineer

Essential Job Functions:

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  Maintain and ensure compliance with the plant Quality Management System in alignment with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements
• .Lead root cause analysis and drive implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) using structured problem-solving methods (8D, 5 Why, Fishbone)
• .Support the Quality Manager in establishing, implementing, and sustaining plant-level quality systems, standards, and procedures
• .Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing tools (5S, Kaizen) and Six Sigma methodologies
• .Provide statistical analysis (SPC, MSA, capability studies, sampling plans) to monitor process performance and identify improvement opportunities
• .Partner with Engineering and Operations to ensure successful new product launches (APQP/PPAP) and seamless transfer from development into production
• .Act as a key plant-floor resource, supporting production teams in resolving in-process quality issues and reducing scrap, rework, and downtime
• .Support and mentor Quality Inspectors and production personnel to ensure adherence to quality standards and procedures
• .Plan and conduct internal audits, layered process audits, and support external/customer audits; ensure timely closure of findings
• .Investigate customer complaints and internal nonconformances; implement robust corrective actions to prevent recurrence
• .Develop, maintain, and control plant quality documentation (control plans, work instructions, procedures, quality manuals)
• .Oversee incoming and outgoing quality activities, including inspection processes and product release requirements
• .Drive continuous improvement of receiving inspection processes and supplier quality performance
• .Manage supplier quality performance by monitoring metrics, conducting audits, and driving corrective actions
• .Ensure timely resolution of supplier nonconformances and escalation as needed
• .Prepare and present Corrective Action Reports (CARs), quality metrics, and performance updates to plant leadership
• .Support plant KPIs related to quality (PPM, scrap, rework, customer returns, audit results)

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Qualifications

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  5–7 years of quality engineering experience in manufacturi
• ng.Knowledge of IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 and core tools (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MS
• A).Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skil
• ls.Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Wor
• d).Strong communication skil
• ls.Flexible schedule and ability to work overti
• me.Experience in Tier 1 automotive supplier environme
• nt.Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Be
• lt.Lead Auditor certificati
• on.Experience with ERP/QMS systems and tools such as Minit

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Competenci

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Educa

• tion:
  Bachelor’s degree in quality, mechanical, industrial engineering, or related

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Physical Requir

• ements:
  High-volume automotive manufacturing env
• ironment.Regular presence on the producti
• on floor.Exposure to machinery, noise, and temperature variations; PPE
• required.Ability to support off-shift operations and overtime a