Quality Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION Key

Responsibilities - Ensure product and process quality by maintaining workmanship standards and adhering to quality program

requirements - Analyze data from customer feedback, internal defects, and supplier performance to identify quality trends and issues - Lead cross-functional teams (engineering, production, purchasing, etc.) to investigate and resolve quality concerns - Implement and monitor corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to address nonconformances - Drive defect reduction and continuous improvement initiatives - Develop, review, and maintain quality documentation, including control plans, test procedures, and work instructions - Ensure all special characteristics are identified and properly managed within control plans - Define and implement process controls, including data collection, monitoring, and analysis methods - Evaluate nonconforming materials and initiate supplier containment and corrective actions - Manage supplier quality performance for assigned suppliers - Determine requirements for incoming inspections and maintain related procedures and documentation - Establish and maintain quality standards, boundary samples, and appearance master samples - Ensure all process and product changes meet customer requirements and are properly documented and approved - Notify management of quality issues and nonconforming products in a timely manner - Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards, including IATF 16949 (TS-16949) and internal systems Qualifications &

Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field preferred - Experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment (automotive preferred) - Strong knowledge of quality systems and standards, including IATF 16949 (TS-16949) - Experience with root cause analysis tools (8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone, etc.) - Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive corrective actions - Experience with control plans, PFMEA, and process validation - Knowledge of supplier quality management and incoming inspection processes - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach - Excellent communication and organizational skills - Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Preferred Skills - Experience with quality tools such as Minitab or similar statistical analysis software - Familiarity with APQP, PPAP, and other automotive core tools - Continuous improvement mindset with Lean or Six Sigma experien PRIMARY LOCATION Avanzar San Antonio Facility Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating.