Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Joining and Regulatory

Job Description

Job Description

Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Joining and Regulatory

Overview
We are seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer with strong expertise in regulatory compliance and bonding processes. This role leads audit readiness, product safety alignment, and bonding process development across glass, glass-filled polypropylene (PP-GF), and urethane systems. You’ll play a key role in ensuring consistent bond integrity through robust testing methods while driving a quality-first, 5S-focused culture on the production floor.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Compliance & Auditing

• Plan and execute internal audits aligned with government and industry standards (FMVSS, OSHA, EPA/EHS).
• Interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into plant-level procedures, work instructions, and control plans.
• Maintain audit readiness through documentation control, traceability, training records, and CAPA completion.

Bonding Engineering (Glass, PP-GF, Urethane)

• Develop and validate bonding processes for glass, PP-GF, and urethane systems.
• Define process parameters including surface prep, primers, cure conditions, and environmental controls.
• Establish standards to ensure cohesive bond performance and minimize adhesive failure risk.

Test Methods & Verification

• Develop and maintain validation methods such as wet maps, knife/peel tests, lap shear, and coupon testing.
• Implement incoming and in-process quality checks using SPC and defined reaction plans.
• Lead measurement system analysis (MSA) and gauge R&R for bonding evaluation.

Problem Solving & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead structured problem solving using tools like 5-Why, Ishikawa, and 8D.
• Drive containment, root cause identification, and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
• Partner with production, maintenance, and suppliers to strengthen process control and defect prevention.
• Support product safety activities, including issue escalation and recall-related actions.

Quality Culture & KPIs

• Maintain strong 5S practices and audit performance in bonding and inspection areas.
• Define and track KPIs including first pass yield, adhesion failures, rework, and audit findings.
• Drive continuous improvement and communicate performance through tier meetings and reporting tools.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent advanced degree experience.
• Hands-on experience with bonding processes and validation methods (glass, PP-GF, urethane).
• Strong background in auditing, compliance, and CAPA execution.
• Automotive or regulated manufacturing experience preferred (IATF 16949, ISO 9001).
• Experience with supplier quality and incoming material validation is a plus.

Skills

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems, SPC, MSA, and document control.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills.
• Comfortable working with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) for KPI reporting.
• Effective communicator with strong teamwork and leadership ability.
• Self-motivated and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

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