Quality Engineer at Adient in San Antonio, TX

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