Quality Engineer (Automotive) (Immediate Need!!)

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Job #: 2025-16548

Location: Mt. Clemens, MI

Industry: Manufacturing (Automotive)

Salary: Depends Upon Experience

Shift/Schedule: Monday through Friday (7:30 to 4:00pm)

Education: Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Chemistry or related Science (Required)

Background: Must be able to pass a Background Check & Drug Test (No Exceptions)

Citizenship: Must be a US Citizen or Green Card Holder (No Exceptions)

Ideal candidates have the following experience:

a. 3-5 years’ Quality Engineering experience with an Automotive Manufacturing Company

b. Experience leading 2nd Party Audits

c. Problem-Solving skills

d. Data Analysis skills

e. Experience in Customer-Facing role

f. Sharepoint

g. SAP

h. Salesforce

https://www.axalta.com/corporate/en_US.html (Company Website Link)

Job Description:

Summary:

The position of Quality Engineer receives functional guidance from the site Quality Manager and is responsible for leading root cause analysis and corrective action processes to address quality issues and prevent reoccurrence. The Quality Engineer will Monitor and analyze quality metrics to identify trends and implement corrective actions as necessary. Additionally, the Quality Engineer will collaborate with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders to resolve quality issues and improve quality performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Quality Management System
  • Represent local site quality organization during 2nd and 3rd party audits.
  • Monitor and drive improvement actions identified in first party Internal Quality Audits
• Root Cause Analysis:
  • Lead root cause analysis and corrective action processes to address quality issues and prevent reoccurrence.
  • Support cross functional teams to solve plant internal complaints and customer complaints with sustained and timely solutions.
• Continuous Improvement (Audits, Corrective and Preventive Actions):
  • Develop and implement statistical process control methods to monitor and improve production processes.
  • Monitor and analyze quality metrics to identify trends and implement corrective actions as necessary.
  • Communicate regularly with management concerning trends and progress in quality metrics’ performance.
  • Support Site, Regional and Global Quality Improvement Processes.
  • Assure Key Learnings are updated within FMEAs, control plans, work instructions.
• Training:
  • Train and mentor junior quality engineers and provide guidance on quality assurance best practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Proven experience in leading quality improvement projects and driving results.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to apply statistical analysis methods to identify and address quality issues.
• Proficient in using quality-related tools and software, such as statistical analysis software, data collection tools, and quality management systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Knowledge of quality core tools such as FMEA, MSA, SPC, Gage R&R, PPAP and RCFA.
• Lead auditor certification in ISO9001 / IATF 16949 preferred
• Knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean methodologies is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Our Company:

Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles.  

 

Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We’ve recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.

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