
Quality Engineer
Adient • San Antonio, Texas, United States
Role & seniority: Quality Engineer with 3–4+ years of automotive QA experience; bachelor's in Engineering or related field.
Stack/tools: ISO/TS 16949, QS9000, Continuous Improvement, TQM, PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, DOE, SPC; data analysis (Excel, Minitab, Power BI); Six Sigma certification preferred; problem-solving: 8D, Kepner-Tregoe, A3; Layered Process Auditor; customer systems; CAPA/8-D reporting.
Top 3 responsibilities
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Ensure compliance with BOS, ISO/TS 16949, and customer-specific requirements; monitor plant/customer KPIs.
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Drive continuous improvement across all production quality deliverables.
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Lead PPAP package preparation, maintain/update Control Plans and PFMEAs, perform capability studies, and issue 8-D reports with customer interface.
Must-have skills
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Strong knowledge of automotive quality disciplines and problem-solving methodologies (8D, KT, A3).
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Experience with PPAP, Control Plans, PFMEA, DOE, SPC; capability studies.
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Data analysis proficiency (Excel, Minitab, Power BI); ability to apply statistical tools and mentor others.
Nice-to-haves
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Six Sigma certification; experience as a Layered Process Auditor; demonstrated customer-facing quality leadership.
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Location & work type: Primary location at Avanzar San Antonio Facility; on-site, full-time.
Full Description
JOB DESCRIPTION Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field. Minimum of 3–4 years of experience as a Quality Engineer in the automotive industry. Specific education and training in Quality disciplines, including at minimum ISO/TS 16949 or QS9000, Continuous Improvement, Total Quality Management (TQM), PPAP, FMEA, Control Plans, DOE, and SPC. Six Sigma certification strongly preferred. Deep understanding of problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, Kepner-Tregoe (KT), and A3. Experience with data analysis using Excel, Minitab, and Power BI. Responsibilities: Ensure compliance with all BOS, ISO/TS 16949, and customer-specific requirements. Understand plant and customer KPIs and work with the team to meet or exceed performance targets. Participate as a Layered Process Auditor as instructed by the Manager. Drive continuous improvement across all production quality deliverables. Support PPAP package preparation for product submissions, obtaining approval from the Product Service Manager or Quality Manager prior to submission to the customer. Develop and update Control Plans and support the Manufacturing Engineer in updating PFMEAs as required. Create appropriate inspection and containment plans. Utilize all customer-specific systems effectively. Conduct capability studies for special characteristics, ensuring proper documentation and compliance with customer and internal requirements, or obtaining written customer deviations when necessary. Support continuous improvement of Operation Description Sheets (ODS). Identify and apply appropriate statistical tools, mentoring team members on proper application and techniques. Serve as the primary interface with assigned external customers for issue resolution. Ensure completion of all customer-specific advanced quality planning requirements. Prepare and submit 8-D reports to customers in a timely manner. Visit customers as needed and facilitate communication between the customer and the plant. Initiate Quality Alerts when concerns arise and follow through until resolution. Verify all customer return material analyses, including root cause identification and corrective actions. PRIMARY LOCATION Avanzar San Antonio Facility Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing — and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com.