Engineer, Quality - Seating

Job-ID: 20263409Category: General Quality & Business SystemsLocation: Fountain Inn, SC, United StatesSchedule: Full timePosted: 2026-10-22The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring products and manufacturing processes meet customer requirements, company quality standards, and applicable automotive industry regulations. This role supports production operations, customer quality concerns, supplier quality issues, launch activities, continuous improvement initiatives, and compliance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements. The Quality Engineer works closely with Production, Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, Logistics, Suppliers, and Customers to drive defect reduction, improve process capability, and maintain customer satisfaction.Essential functions of the job:Respond to customer quality concerns and complaints. Lead containment activities and coordinate corrective actions. Conduct root cause analysis using methodologies Prepare and submit customer responses within required timelines. Track customer scorecards and quality performance metrics. Participate in customer audits and visits.Monitor production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards. Develop and maintain control plans, PFMEAs, process flow diagrams, and work instructions. Analyze production quality trends and implement corrective actions. Facilitate Layered Process Audits (LPA). Support manufacturing teams in reducing scrap, rework, and defects. Monitor statistical process control (SPC) and process capability studies.Support APQP activities during new product launches. Participate in design reviews and manufacturing readiness activities. Lead PPAP preparation and submission. Verify launch readiness and process controls. Support Run-at-Rate activities and customer trials.Identify quality improvement opportunities. Lead quality improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. Reduce warranty claims, customer complaints, and internal defects. Support cost reduction and efficiency improvement initiatives.Required Education:Bachelor's Level Degree Quality, Industrial of Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent work experience in Quality or Engineering related function.Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.You must be work authorized in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.Required qualifications:1 -3 Years of Experience working in the field of Quality, Engineering CI or similar (recent college graduate is considered acceptable).Less Than 1 Years of Experience within the automotive industry.Possesses strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work in a team environment, establishing partnerships both internally and externally.Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills.Possess knowledge on the fundamentals of PPAP and APQP processes.Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is required.Our Investment in You Competitive Compensation Packages 11 Paid Holidays PTO Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits 401k Savings Rewarding Healthy Behavior Program Life and Disability Insurance Supplemental Health Plans Employee Assistance Program Company Discount Program