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Autoneum · 4 hours ago

Quality Engineer

Oregon, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Autoneum is a globally leading producer of vehicle acoustics and thermal management systems. The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving quality systems, ensuring product conformity, customer satisfaction, and compliance with IATF 16949 and customer-specific requirements while promoting a proactive safety culture on the shop floor.

AutomotiveIndustrialManufacturing

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as primary quality liaison for OEM and Tier 1 customers (Ford, GM, Stellantis, Mercedes)

Lead APQP documentation (PFMEA, Control Plan, Process Flow) and PPAP submissions

Investigate quality complaints using structured problem-solving tools (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa, etc.)

Own and drive corrective/preventive actions, escape point controls, and systemic improvements

Maintain compliance with IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements

Monitor plant quality KPIs (Scrap, PPM, First Pass Yield) and lead countermeasure plans

Support internal audits, layered process audits, customer audits, and readiness reviews

Drive supplier quality improvement actions, including claim resolution and PPAP review

Provide quality support during engineering changes, launches, and service production

Develop and deliver training on quality processes and standards

Support safety audits, risk assessments, and hazard analysis related to quality and manufacturing processes

Assist with incident investigations that intersect quality or process conditions

Participate in shop floor safety inspections, layered audits, and safety Gemba walks

Collaborate with the EHS team on implementation of corrective actions stemming from safety incidents tied to quality issues

Promote safety best practices during process improvement, equipment changes, and corrective action planning

Monitor and enforce safe practices when working with quality inspection equipment, tools, and materials

Support PPE compliance and adherence to safety work instructions during inspections and problem-solving activities

Assist in employee training regarding safety protocols in quality and manufacturing-related functions

Qualification

IATF 16949ISO 9001APQPPPAPFMEASPCRoot cause analysisEHS principlesMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointAnalytical skillsAudit experienceProblem-solving skillsCross-functional collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Quality) or related technical field

5+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing with quality engineering responsibilities

Solid knowledge of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, MSA, FMEA, and SPC

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience using root cause analysis methods

Familiar with EHS principles and basic OSHA safety requirements in a manufacturing setting or willingness to learn

Experience in conducting audits and supporting cross-functional improvement efforts

Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint

Company

Autoneum

Autoneum develops and produces acoustic and thermal management systems for vehicles.

Founded in 2011

Winterthur, Zurich, CHE

10001+ employees

https://www.autoneum.com/

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