CVG
Sr Quality Engineer
Concord, North Carolina, USA · Senior · Full-time
No sponsorshipDetected 15 days ago
Product ManagementExcelProcess ImprovementERPHRGD&TLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoringMicrosoft OfficeLean Manufacturing
About the role
- This role serves as a key technical resource for new product launches, supplier quality issues, and customer-facing quality concerns, and provides mentorship to junior quality engineers and technicians within the department.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and continuously improve the plant Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and applicable customer-specific requirements.
- Lead and support internal, customer, and third-party quality audits
- develop and track corrective action plans to closure.
- Own and maintain control plans, PFMEAs, and process flow diagrams for assigned product lines, ensuring documentation remains current and audit-ready.
- Lead structured root cause analysis and corrective action activities (8D, 5-Why, fishbone) for internal nonconformances and customer complaints.
- Drive containment, disposition, and resolution of nonconforming material in coordination with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain.
- Develop inspection plans, control plans, and work instructions for new and revised products prior to launch.
- Lead and support internal, customer, and third-party quality audits; develop and track corrective action plans to closure.
- Partner with Design and Manufacturing Engineering to resolve design-for-manufacturability and quality risks early in the product lifecycle.
- Support supplier quality activities including incoming inspection issues, supplier corrective action requests (SCARs), and supplier development as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing) or related technical field required
- Minimum 5-7 years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive, heavy truck, or commercial vehicle.
- Demonstrated experience with IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 quality management systems.
- Proven track record leading APQP/PPAP activities and customer-facing quality programs.
- Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong working knowledge of core quality tools: FMEA, control plans, SPC, MSA/Gauge R&R, 8 D problem solving.
- use of standard PPE required in designated areas.
- Education & Experience
- equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present quality data clearly to customers and leadership.
Nice to have
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred
- Lean manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
Skills
- Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred; Lean manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
- Proficient in reading engineering drawings, GD&T, and using inspection equipment (CMM, calipers, gauges).
- Strong analytical and statistical skills with the ability to interpret data and translate findings into action.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and quality/ERP systems.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus, given cross-border manufacturing operations.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move throughout the production floor for extended periods.
- Occasional travel to customer or supplier sites as required.
Company info
- Prepare and present quality performance data to customers and leadership, including PPM, scorecards, and improvement plan status.
Visa & Work Authorization
- At this time, we are not providing sponsorship for this role.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time basis.
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