SR Quality Engineer

Job Description

We Are AUTOKINITON

AUTOKINITON is a Michigan-based automotive company delivering operational excellence, high-quality execution, and customer service. We offer 100% vertical integration capabilities such as end-to-end engineering, manufacturing, and in-house logistics.

We're proud of our Tier 1 supplier legacy for manufacturing propulsion-agnostic, structural automotive components, and assemblies around the globe.

To help us drive excellence, you'll get to:

• Work with customers to obtain all necessary APQP documents including Process Flow, PFMEA, and Control Plans
• Support internal as well as third party ISO: 9001:2015 Quality Management System audits and ISO-IATF 16949
• Serve as main contact for external customer concerns. Monitor, respond, initiate corrective actions, follow up, close and track customer complaints
• Drive implementation of all quality policies and required operating procedures and work instructions
• Schedule and conduct meetings with customers, suppliers, and in-plant personnel
• Ability to trouble shoot on the shop floor

This full-time role is a part of our team and reports to the Quality Manager.

Required experience:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in Quality Engineering
• Extensive knowledge of AIAG Core Tools
• Experience creating & maintaining PFMEA and Control Plans
• Experience with reviewing and submitting PPAP to customers
• Working knowledge of APQP process
• Experience with upholding IATF16949 standards
• Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis and familiarity with tools such as 8-Discipline, DMAIC, 5-Why, Fishbone Diagrams
• Understanding of GD&T

Working conditions:

• We'll provide position-specific details including physical and focused efforts, working environment and conditions, and reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Where you'll be:

This position is located at our Clinton Township, in Michigan, offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features:

• CJ Barrymore's
• Outdoor Mall at Partridge Creek
• Home of Sanders' Candy

Why you'll enjoy working here:

• Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and 14 paid holidays, including a bridge holiday in December.
• Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.
• Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.
• Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates - from entry-level to senior-level - with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON Promotes a dynamic and collaborative work environment for everyone.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.