Sr. Quality Engineer - Lavonia

Description

We - more than 6,000 employees in 14 countries - are Kautex Textron. As one of the Top 100 global automotive suppliers, we develop innovative fuel tank systems for all of the world's leading car manufacturers.

We are innovators: Our Selective Catalytic Reduction System segment offers industry leading technology to reduce emissions. We value the diversity of thought that drives innovation and engagement - and we take pride in watching our ideas become reality.

We place a strong focus on the development and promotion of all employees, which is an essential part of our growth strategy. Our recognition by “Deutscher Bildungspreis 2015” (German Education Award) underscores the excellent development and talent management at Kautex. Would you like to be part of our success story?

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Responsible for all KPIs and measures with regards to an improved product quality during the development phase according the PMR Roadmap

• Responsible for achieving manufacturing process quality targets during launch and serial production

• Responsible to stop processes and escalate in all cases of non-conformities to quality (STOP-AT-DEFECT)

• Drive and implement continuous improvement activities affecting process quality in the plant

• Create and maintain plant related quality documentation

• Support assembly trials and drive for best process quality

• Responsible for alerting management for all items affecting product quality/functionality in a negative manner

• First contact for all customer related questions

• Ensure knowledge about customer specific requirements

• Ensure knowledge about risk management and product safety

• Conduct claim management with customer (8D) including warranty

• Submit final submitting PPAP to customer (incl. update of customer portals and IMDS)

• Support project-related documents (e.g. P-FMEA, process flow chart)

• Perform internal Audits

• Support Quality Manager on external and customer audits

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Master or Bachelor in Engineering or comparable education

• First experience in automotive project management

• Knowledge in quality tools/ valid quality standards

• Knowledge in customer specific quality requirements

• Knowledge of Kautex manufacturing processes

• Six Sigma Green Belt is a plus

Competencies:

• Drive for results

• Priority Setting

• Self development

• Compassion

• Ethics & Values

• Problem solving

• Leadership and communication skills

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of, race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, handicap, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

Recruiting Company: Kautex
Primary Location: US-Georgia-Lavonia
Job Function: Quality
Schedule: Full-time
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Job Type: Experienced
Shift: First Shift
Travel: Yes, 5 % of the Time
Job Posting: 02/18/2025, 8:54:13 AM
Job Number: 328560