GKN Automotive · 10 hours ago
Advanced Quality Engineer
GKN Automotive is a global leader in driveline systems, serving over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers. They are hiring an Advanced Quality Engineer to lead quality activities during new program launches and support ongoing manufacturing excellence. This role involves driving continuous improvement, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues.
AutomotiveIndustrial EngineeringManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead quality activities during new program launches
Support ongoing manufacturing excellence
Drive continuous improvement
Ensure compliance with industry standards
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve internal and external quality issues
Take ownership of quality tasks during new program launches, including capability analysis, Safe Launch planning, prototype builds, and supplier approvals
Prepare and submit PPAPs to customers
Lead problem-solving teams to address internal and external issues
Evaluate process changes
Manage deviations
Participate in design reviews and risk reduction activities
Work directly with customers and collaborate closely with GKN operations, mechanical, and design engineering teams
Qualification
Required
3–5 years in quality engineering (automotive or manufacturing)
ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 knowledge
Proficient in GD&T, PFMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP
Skilled with metrology tools and quality systems
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Engineering
Automotive industry experience
Fluent in English; Spanish or German a plus
Six Sigma or Shainin certification
Company
GKN Automotive
GKN Automotive is an automotive engineering and manufacturing company.
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Funding
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