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Automotive PPAP & Quality Assurance Engineer

Carlex Glass Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Is this you?

  • Do you thrive on turning PFMEAs and Control Plans into robust, mistake-proofed processes?
  • Are you fluent in IATF‑16949:2024 and ISO 9001:2024—and the customer-specific requirements that come with them?
  • Can you translate warranty data into decisive corrective actions and communicate those actions across every level of the business?
What you’ll take on
  • Uphold the Carlex Quality Policy and embed it in daily operations.
  • Safeguard plant certification and compliance to IATF‑16949:2024, ISO 9001:2024, and customer-defined quality systems.
  • Lead PPAP documentation: Control Plans, DVP&R, PFMEA, and Standardized Work—owning updates and approvals.
  • Track customer warranty metrics and supplier PPAP submissions; initiate responses and improvements promptly.
  • Direct process audits and finished product inspections to verify capability and reliability.
  • Co-develop internal quality control standards with Corporate Quality and the Quality Manager.
  • Drive effective adoption of quality systems and procedures by all associates.
  • Escalate and communicate significant quality issues throughout the organization.
  • Cultivate partnership-style relationships with customers and suppliers.
  • Collaborate with plant teams to resolve daily issues and elevate product and process outcomes.
  • Travel occasionally to assembly plants for product reviews and customer collaboration.
  • Apply knowledge of FMVSS‑205, ECER43, CCC, and related international testing/reporting/recordkeeping requirements.
Qualifications Education (two pathways)
  • BS in business, engineering, or related technical field; or
  • High school diploma/equivalent plus 8+ years of relevant manufacturing quality experience.
Experience thresholds
  • 3+ years in manufacturing quality with a degree; or
  • 8+ years in manufacturing quality with a high school diploma/equivalent.
Certifications & training
  • IATF Internal Auditor certification (required).
  • IATF Lead Auditor (preferred).
  • Core Tools training completed recently or within your first year.
Methodologies & knowledge
  • Working knowledge: Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Total Quality concepts, Six Sigma.
  • Solid command of IATF and ISO standards with practical implementation experience in automotive Tier 1/Tier 2.
Tools & competencies
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) at intermediate to advanced proficiency.
  • Hands-on, analytical problem solver with excellent analytical skills.
  • Committed to the Carlex values: Safety, Customer Focused, Teamwork, Excellence, and Trust.
Travel & schedule
  • Valid driver’s license for business travel.
  • Regular, dependable attendance.
  • Willingness to work off-schedule hours as needed by projects or workload, including some weekends and holidays.
Vacancy posted 2 days ago
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