Process Quality Engineer (Manufacturing)

About the Company

Xinquan Texas Automotive Interiors, LLC is part of Xinquan Group, a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture, and sales of automotive interior and exterior trim system components and molds. Our headquarter is located in Changzhou, China. With over 10,000 employees worldwide, we offer the financial stability of an established global company and the entrepreneurial fire of a brand-new facility.

We are establishing our first US production plant in Austin, Texas, and we're launching a major hiring initiative to build our core team quickly! This is a once-in-a-career chance to get in on the ground floor of a state-of-the-art facility. You won't just be filling a role—you'll be a founding member who will design, implement, and define the culture and operating procedures for our entire US operation.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to have a direct, tangible impact on our success from day one, join us and help build the future of automotive manufacturing in Austin!

About the Role

The Process Quality Engineer will be responsible for developing, monitoring, and improving quality control processes to ensure the production of high-quality products. This role will focus on optimizing injection molding, forming, and assembly processes, ensuring compliance with customers stringent quality standards and industry requirements. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment.

Key Responsibilities

· Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address process-related quality issues.

· Collaborate with production, engineering, and development teams to optimize manufacturing processes for quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

· Utilize quality tools and methodologies, such as Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and 8D problem-solving, to drive process improvements.

· Support the validation of new processes and equipment during product development and production ramp-up.

· Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g., IATF 16949, ISO 9001) and customers quality requirements.

· Analyze quality data and generate reports to track process performance and communicate findings to the Quality Manager and cross-functional teams.

· Develop and deliver training programs for production staff on quality standards, procedures, and best practices.

· Work closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure incoming materials meet quality specifications for production processes.

· Communicate effectively with our China headquarters to align on quality standards, process improvements, and project timelines.

· Participate in internal and external audits to maintain and improve the quality management system.

· Other tasks assigned by Head of Quality / Quality Management

Qualifications

Required

· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related field.

· 3-5 years of experience in process quality engineering or a similar role, preferably in the automotive or manufacturing industry.

· Strong knowledge of injection molding, forming, and assembly processes, with experience in quality control for these processes.

· Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies, such as SPC, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, and root cause analysis.

· Familiarity with automotive quality standards, such as IATF 16949 and ISO 9001, is highly desirable.

· Proficiency with quality management software and data analysis tools

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate across international teams

· Proficiency with quality management software and statistical analysis tools (e.g., Minitab, JMP)

Preferred

· Master's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field

· Professional certifications such as ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Six Sigma Black Belt

· Experience in automotive tier 1 or tier 2 supplier environment

· Experience with startup or greenfield manufacturing operations

· Bilingual in Spanish or Mandarin

· Familiarity with automotive injection molding and trim component manufacturing

· Experience with quality management software and statistical analysis tools

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

"Xinquan Texas Automotive Interiors, LLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to perform the essential functions of this position, please discuss your needs with Human Resources during the application process."

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you proficient in quality tools and methodologies, such as SPC, FMEA, APQP, PPAP?
• Do you experience utilizing QC tools on root cause analysis, and generating 8D, A3 report?
• Do you have one or more of the following certificates: ISO9001 auditor, ITAF 16949 auditor, ASQ Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), or Six Sigma Black Belt?
• Do you possess 3-5 years of experience in process quality engineering or a similar role, preferably in the automotive or manufacturing industry? if so, can you provide your experience?
• H.Q is located in China, how will you communicate effectively with our China headquarters to align on quality standards, process improvements, and project timelines?
• Do you have experience with startup or greenfield manufacturing operations?

Experience:

• Automotive Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $85,365 - $110,599