Quality Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Key Responsibilities 

• Ensure product and process quality by maintaining workmanship standards and 
adhering to quality program requirements 
• Analyze data from customer feedback, internal defects, and supplier performance to identify quality trends and issues 
• Lead cross-functional teams (engineering, production, purchasing, etc.) to investigate and resolve quality concerns 
• Implement and monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address 
nonconformances 
• Drive defect reduction and continuous improvement initiatives 
• Develop, review, and maintain quality documentation, including control plans, test procedures, and work instructions 
• Ensure all special characteristics are identified and properly managed within control plans 
• Define and implement process controls, including data collection, monitoring, and analysis methods 
• Evaluate nonconforming materials and initiate supplier containment and corrective actions 
• Manage supplier quality performance for assigned suppliers 
• Determine requirements for incoming inspections and maintain related procedures and documentation 
• Establish and maintain quality standards, boundary samples, and appearance master samples 
• Ensure all process and product changes meet customer requirements and are 
properly documented and approved 
• Notify management of quality issues and nonconforming products in a timely manner 
• Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards, including IATF 16949 (TS-16949) and internal systems 

Qualifications & Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field preferred 
• Experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment 
(automotive preferred) 
• Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards, including IATF 16949 (TS-16949) 
• Experience with root cause analysis tools (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.) 
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive corrective actions 
• Experience with control plans, PFMEA, and process validation 
• Knowledge of supplier quality management and incoming inspection processes 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach 
• Excellent communication and organizational skills 
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment 

Preferred Skills 

• Experience with quality tools such as Minitab or similar statistical analysis software 
• Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, and other automotive core tools 
• Continuous improvement mindset with Lean or Six Sigma experien

PRIMARY LOCATION

Avanzar San Antonio Facility