Quality Engineer (Automotive Tier 1)

At Webasto, quality is not just a word but a philosophy. Great emphasis is placed on the highest product and service standards to meet our customers' expectations. Quality management is deeply integrated into Webasto's projects from start to finish, serving not only as a control function but, more importantly, as a key support function.

You can look forward to these exciting tasks

• As a Quality Engineer, establish and maintain laboratory methods, product certifications, and ensure compliance with applicable government and customer regulations
• Analyze and resolve product issues between suppliers and customers as a Quality Engineer, prioritizing actions based on severity, risk, and customer impact
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams as a Quality Engineer to support quality planning during new product development and provide post-SOP quality support
• Create and maintain control plans, inspection instructions, PPAP documentation, and ISIR data approvals in the role of Quality Engineer
• Implement warranty reduction initiatives and provide certification and validation for new gages and quality equipment as a Quality Engineer
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities using structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone)
• Monitor, analyze, and report quality performance metrics and trends to drive continuous improvement and sustained compliance

This is what you bring us

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience, with 3+ years in quality roles within automotive production suited for a Quality Engineer
• Certified Quality Engineer preferred, with knowledge of FMVSS/ECE certification, laboratory operation (A2LA), metrology, and CMM
• Proficient in Statistical Process Control (SPC), geometric tolerancing, and blueprint reading
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with experience performing process capability and laboratory tests
• Team-oriented mindset, with knowledge of automotive glass and glass lamination processes preferred for a Quality Engineer role

What we offer you

• Competitive pay
• Health coverage for you and your family
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Paid wellness time and 14 paid company holidays
• 401k with company match

Applications from qualified individuals with disabilities are expressly welcome.

Your contact person:
Marisa Tavolacci, People & Organization Lexington, KY 

Get to know us here and find out why we are passionate about attracting talent to Webasto.
We look forward to receiving your online application!