What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Venteon?
QUALITY ENGINEER NEEDED - LORAIN , OHIO
A Leading Automotive Supplier near Lorain, Ohio needs a Quality Engineer. Previous Quality Engineering Experience in a Tier 1 Automotive Manufacturing Plant is Required.
This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure all production and externally sourced components meet safety, regulatory, and rigorous automotive industry standards.
- Lead root-cause analysis and defect investigations using structured methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5-Why, and Ishikawa diagrams) to implement permanent corrective actions.
- Develop, review, and maintain IATF 16949 documentation, instructions, and process FMEAs.
- Perform internal quality audits and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as Parts Per Million (PPM) and cost of poor quality.
- Act as the technical liaison to ensure changes in manufacturing or supplier processes do not negatively impact final assembly quality.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
- Previous Quality Engineering Experience in a Tier 1 Automotive Plant is Required.
- Typically 5 years in Quality Assurance, with a strong preference for experience in the Automotive Seating or Metal Stamping / Welding Industry.
- Problem-solving (8D methodologies), data analysis, understanding of APQP, SPC, FMEA, and excellent customer-supplier communication.
- Knowledgeable with IATF 16949 Quality Management Systems, GD&T, and Six Sigma / Lean Manufacturing Principles.
- Strong analytical problem-solving, blueprint reading, and cross-functional communication abilities.
Salary : $70,000 - $80,000