HL Mando America Corporation · 1 day ago
Quality Control Engineer I
Opelika, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expHL Mando America Corporation is seeking a highly motivated Production Quality Engineer to support world-class production of automotive components. The role involves ensuring product compliance, conducting defect analysis, and driving proactive problem resolution to maintain customer focus and quality standards.
Automotive
Responsibilities
Perform real-time in-line part defect analysis across the affected manufacturing process, identifying defect patterns, root causes, and containment actions (as necessary)
Review dimensional, functional, and visual inspection results to prevent defect leaks to customer and maintain stable production quality
Lead cross-functional troubleshooting activities on the shop floor to promptly address abnormal conditions and quality alerts
Manage immediate containment activities, including segregation, generating sort or rework instructions, and communication with production teams
Develop, maintain, and continuously improve HL Mando’s enhance inspection documentation, Quality Technician Inspection Questions, incoming inspection sampling plans to meet IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and OEM-specific requirements
Conduct process audits to assess compliance with standard operating procedures, control plans, specifications, control plans, and error-proofing systems
Execute product audits to verify product conformity, measurements, performance checks, dimensional validation, etc
Document audit findings, lead corrective actions and follow-ups, and ensure timely closure with verified effectiveness
Lead cross functional teams using structured problem-solving activities using 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, etc
Insure read across actions are implemented insure problem prevention on other production lines
Drive proactive problem resolution by identifying early indicators of quality risks, initiating cross-functional countermeasures before customer impact occurs
Conduct data analysis (SPC, capability studies, trend charts) to predict and prevent potential quality issues
For OEM related Root Cause and Corrective Action, implement specific LPA questions insuring corrective actions implemented are monitored
Validate the effectiveness of solutions through corrective action follow-up audits, capability studies, review and KPI performance tracking
Monitor critical-to-quality characteristics in-line, manufacturing KPIs, and control plan adherence to ensure stable and capable processes
Support new product launches, engineering changes, and process improvements through, product validation, and PPAP submissions
Maintain quality documentation including MSA studies, control plans, inspection standards, process capability reports, etc
Serve as a technical contact for customer quality issues, warranty claims, and returned part analysis (as needed)
Lead containment team, document sort instruction and report on progress
Collaborate with supplier quality to manage incoming material quality, conduct root-cause analysis, and enhance incoming inspection standards
Prepare and present quality performance reports, audit summaries, and corrective action progress to HL Mando leadership and customer teams
Six Sigma, and driving defect-reduction initiatives across production lines to improve product quality and process efficiency
Support implementation of advanced quality planning tools and contribute to building a proactive quality culture at HL Mando
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
2–5+ years of experience in automotive manufacturing quality (tier 1 or tier 2) or product quality engineering
Strong knowledge of automotive standards: IATF 16949, ISO 9001, APQP, PPAP, SPC, MSA, FMEA
Hands-on experience with quality tools such as 8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, Control Plans, and writing inspection plans
Proficiency with data analysis software (e.g., Minitab or similar) and an understanding of GD&T and metrology equipment
Analytical, communication, and cross-functional problem-solving skills
Preferred
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Experience in high-volume automotive Tier-1 manufacturing environments
Auditing
IATF 16949 experience
Reduction in quality costs
Assembly and Machining Experience
Knowledge of inspection and measurement technologies
Previous experience working directly with major automotive OEMs or Tier-1/2 suppliers
Company
HL Mando America Corporation
At HL Mando, we’re driven by innovation and the spirit of continuous improvement.
1001-5000 employees
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