What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Engineer, Quality - Systems position at Yanfeng?
Yanfeng Automotive Interiors (YFAI) is the global leader in automotive interiors. YFAI is redefining how people relax, work and play in their vehicle interiors today and decades from now. Headquartered in Shanghai, the company has 114 manufacturing plants and technical centers in 20 countries and more than 33,000 employees globally. They design, develop and manufacture interior components for all automakers. Established in 2015, Yanfeng Automotive Interiors is a joint venture between Yanfeng Automotive Trim Systems Co., Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Huayu Automotive Systems Co., Ltd. (HASCO), the component group of SAIC Motor Corporation Limited (SAIC Motor), and Adient, the global leader in automotive seating. For more information, please visit www.YFAI.com.
The Quality Systems Engineer supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System in compliance with IATF 16949 and Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs). This role is execution-focused, working closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to ensure audit readiness, product safety compliance, and effective corrective action execution in an automotive manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, or related discipline
2–5 years of automotive quality systems experience
Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and CSRs
Internal Auditor training preferred
Success Measures
Our Investment in You
The Quality Systems Engineer supports the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Quality Management System in compliance with IATF 16949 and Customer-Specific Requirements (CSRs). This role is execution-focused, working closely with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to ensure audit readiness, product safety compliance, and effective corrective action execution in an automotive manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the IATF 16949 Quality Management System aligned with CSRs
- Prepare documentation, evidence, and records required for IATF and audits
- Participate in internal audits, process audits, and layered process audits (LPA)
- Track and support closure of audit findings, customer issues, and corrective actions
- Support document control and change management processes
- Assist with preparation of Management Review data and quality KPIs
- Support deployment of Customer-Specific Requirements into procedures and processes
- Support PFMEA and Control Plan alignment with requirements
- Assist in managing escalation, containment, and documentation related to issues
- Support APQP / PPAP documentation and evidence tracking
- Product Safety & Risk Management
- Support identification and control of product safety characteristics
- Assist with PFMEA updates, risk prioritization, and action tracking
- Ensure Control Plans and work instructions reflect approved changes
- Audit & Compliance Support
- Support IATF certification, surveillance, and recertification audits
- Assist with preparation for customer audits and assessments
- Ensure timely and accurate documentation of audit responses
- Training & Team Support
- Support training on IATF 16949 and CSR requirements
- Coach operators and engineers on procedure compliance
- Promote an audit-ready, prevention-focused quality culture
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Quality, or related discipline
2–5 years of automotive quality systems experience
Working knowledge of IATF 16949 and CSRs
Internal Auditor training preferred
Success Measures
Our Investment in You
- Competitive Compensation Packages
- 11 Paid Holidays
- PTO
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- 401k Savings
- Rewarding Healthy Behavior Program
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Health Plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Company Discount Program