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GKN Automotive · 10 hours ago

Advanced Quality Engineer

positionNewton, NC
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
date3+ years exp

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
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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

Quality EngineeringISO 9001IATF 16949Six Sigma CertificationAutomotive Industry ExperienceGD&TPFMEAControl PlansPPAPMetrology ToolsQuality SystemsMultitasking SkillsMinitabSAPStructured Problem-SolvingFluent in EnglishSpanishGermanCommunication SkillsTime Management Skills

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

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GKN Automotive is an automotive engineering and manufacturing company.
dateFounded in 1759
location
Birmingham, Birmingham, GBR
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
https://www.gknautomotive.com/

H1B Sponsorship

GKN Automotive has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (15)
2024 (3)
2023 (7)
2022 (8)
2021 (9)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
Advanced Propulsion Centre UK
2022-10-18Grant

Leadership Team

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Angela Brown
Human Resources Business Partner
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Bailey Woelpper, SHRM-CP
Human Resources Business Partner
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