The company is looking to improve the quality of its brake product line, reduce associated costs, and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
Requirements
- Proficiency in designing, executing, and interpreting automotive brake part testing.
- Strong knowledge of quality engineering principles and methodologies.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and quality tools (e.g., Minitab, Six Sigma).
- Familiarity with automotive industry regulations and standards.
- ASQ CQE certification or similar a plus.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement quality control processes for brake products, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.
- Lead quality improvement initiatives to enhance product performance and reliability.
- Conduct thorough investigations of product defects and failures, utilizing tools such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and 8D problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Monitor and analyze financial metrics related to product quality, including cost of quality, warranty claims, and returns.
- Identify and recommend actions to reduce quality-related costs, such as process improvements, supplier quality enhancements, and defect reduction strategies.
- Ensure all brake products comply with relevant industry regulations and standards, including those set by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
- Maintain accurate records of quality inspections, test results, and corrective actions.
Other
- This position is Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote), based at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina.
- Flexibility for occasional travel may be required.
- Minimum of 5 years in product quality engineering, with at least 3 years focused on automotive braking systems.
- Proven experience in managing quality-related financial metrics and implementing cost reduction initiatives.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.; OR equivalent combination of experience and education.
