Quality Engineer

We are a global leader in automotive seating because of our people - a team of adventurous thinkers and passionate high performers who make it all possible. We pride ourselves on being at the vanguard of new industry trends and technologies. When you join Adient, you'll play an important role in helping us improve the experience of a world in motion.

At Adient, we care about your character just as much as your qualifications. Because for us, it's more than the job. It's about committing to your responsibilities. Creating a global community and empowering your teammates. That's why we work hard to ensure our employees - no matter their race, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, caste, disability, union membership, ethnicity, religious beliefs or the stage of their careers - can see the difference their work makes for our customers and their consumers around the globe.

Responsibilities and duties

• Complies with all BOS, ISO/TS-16949 and Customer Specific requirements.

• Understands Plant/Customer KPI's and works with team to meet and exceed.

• Participates as Layered Process Auditor if instructed by Manager.

• Responsible to ensure that continuous improvement is made in all Production Quality Deliverables.

• Provide support on PPAP package preparation for product submissions and approval by appropriate Customer personnel. Obtain approval of submission packages from the Product Service Manager or Quality Manager prior to submission to the Customer.

• Develop and update Control Plan as required.

• Support the Manufacturing Engineer in updating the PFMEA as required.

• Develop appropriate inspection plans and containment plans.

• Utilize all Customer-specific systems.

• Responsible to conduct capability studies, ensure that they are properly performed and documented for special characteristics, and that Customer and internal requirements are met (or a written Customer deviation is obtained).

• Support the continuous improvement of the Operation Description Sheets (ODS).

• Identify and utilize the appropriate statistical tools. Mentor team members on proper statistical application and techniques.

• Interface with assigned external customers as the single point contact for issue resolution.

• Responsible for completion of any customer specific advanced quality planning requirements.

• Responsible for writing and submitting 8-Ds to the customer in a timely manner.

• Visit the customer on an as needed basis.

• Communicate between the customer and the plant.

• Initiates the Quality Alert when concerns arise and follow the alert until it is closed.

• Confirm all customer return material analysis root causes and corrective actions.

Must Haves:

• Metals & Mech production process experience

• GMAW process knowledge

• Spot / Projection welding process knowledge

• 8D / 5 Why problem-solving tools experience

• Strong GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) understanding.

• Ability to create and train to inspection work instructions.

• Safety critical characteristic (PPSC) experience

• Ability to assist in problem solving, gage R&R, capability studies and PPAP.

• Must be computer literate and familiar with software and database usage.

• Cooperative attitude, good communicator, leadership, planning, problem solving, and organization skill are necessary.

• Ability to travel to customer locations if needed.

• Ability to support production team overtime as needed.

PRIMARY LOCATION

Lexington Facility

ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.