Quality Engineer

Adient Aerospace is a joint venture between Adient and the Boeing Company. Boeing brings a deep knowledge of Aerospace, and Adient is a world leader in automotive seating. At Adient Aerospace, it is our mission to deliver innovative seating design through precise operational excellence, resulting in a superior customer experience. We bring the right pieces together, in precisely the right way, at precisely the right time.

Adient Aerospace is looking for a Quality Engineer to join our team on site at our Central Coast location in Santa Maria, California. We are looking for highly proficient individuals who are collaborative, value diversity, enjoy working as a team, and share our passion to succeed. We invest in our employees with opportunities for professional development and we offer competitive benefits.

Are you the right piece to complete our puzzle?

JOB SUMMARY

The Quality Engineer is responsible for monitoring the performance of customer and internal KPI. This role champions improvements using analysis and implements corrections and improvements using quality tools such as Process mapping, SPC, FMEA, Six Sigma, Kaizens, A3s, fishbones, root cause analysis etc. They will develop inspection plans to assist the inspection department. The Quality Engineer will interface with program customers and program management.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES - Essential Functions (Other duties and projects may be assigned or requested.)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Is an integral contributor to quality of design and craftsmanship during development phases.
• Works with the quality control and production personnel to drive the continuous improvement process.
• Monitors and analyzes customer satisfaction KPIs.
• Monitors and analyzes internal data such as nonconformance and corrective actions.
• Interfaces with the customer on program quality issues.
• Improves and problem solves using quality tools such as Process mapping, SPC, FMEA, Six Sigma, Kaizens, A3s, fishbones, root cause analysis etc.
• Creates quality improvement plans.
• Creates inspection plans.
• Reviews and approves engineering documents.
• Reviews and approves purchasing and planning documents.
• Assist with audits.
• Participates in MRB and CCB.
• Submits nonconformance documents to customers.
• Assists with audits to company guidelines.
• Identifies and understands customer requirements.
• Assists with supplier problems, provides problem solving and resolutions.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS – Education, Knowledge, and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Programming, Computer Science or related field

Experience:

• At least three years’ experience within the quality environment

Skills:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office® programs, Office, and with MRP systems. Advanced Excel skills

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Strong trouble shooting skills and communication skills.
• Advanced Spreadsheet building and Microsoft Office Skills.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specifications and other related literature is necessary.
• Proficient with general quality systems and with the following tools: Process mapping, SPC, FMEA, Six Sigma, Kaizens, A3s, fishbones.

Other:

• Extended or irregular hours may be required.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

• ASQ Quality Engineer Certificate desired

SUPERVISION PROVIDED TO THE POSITION

• Direction is provided for assignments in terms of desired outcome (goals), timing and budget. Work is reviewed or measured in terms of meeting organizational objectives and schedules.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITY

• Has no direct reports, however, the Quality Engineer is expected to lead improvement and corrective action events and provide guidance to inspection staff.

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Develop and provide solutions to complex problems based on established precedents and are consistent with organization objectives.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

BENEFITS / COMPENSATION
Adient Aerospace offers competitive wages and benefits to recognize employees for their work. Actual salaries will vary depending on experience and geographic location.

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