Hired by Matrix, Inc · 1 day ago
Quality Engineer - Automotive
Jacksonville, FL
Contract
Onsite
Senior Level
$37/hr - $41/hr
7+ years expHired by Matrix, Inc is an international automotive company seeking a Quality Engineer - Automotive. The role involves analyzing parts from the field, leading task forces to solve quality problems, and optimizing processes for efficiency.
Human ResourcesMarketingStaffing Agency
Responsibilities
Quality Engineer has to analyze parts from the field and lead task forces to solve quality problems and determine countermeasures together with suppliers and internal departments (RD, Quality, After Sales and Production Plants)
Identifying weaknesses of existing processes and optimizing them for more efficiency is a key competency as well as a strong collaboration with the worldwide Quality Engineering Center network (USA, Germany and China)
An additional task is to negotiate warranty cost chargebacks with localized suppliers in USA and Mexico based on the defined acceptance rates from the field quality analysis process
Identify new quality issues or unjustified warranty claims for defective parts from one of three commodities:
Interior/Exterior
Electrics/Electronics
Powertrain
Analyze warranty return parts and determine the root cause of the failure
Lead task forces to solve quality problems together with suppliers/internal departments (RD, Quality, After Sales, Production)
Document the analysis results in the respective IT systems and Monitor Field Warranty Data and adjust Parts Routing
Negotiate warranty charge back to suppliers
Supplier Visits/Audits to ensure Warranty Analysis Processes are according to VDA standard
Supervise technician to ensure correct parts handling and timely system processing
Ability to train, lead and mentor other engineers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (accredited school) or equivalent work experience with emphasis in Engineering and/or Quality Management
Must have 7+ years' experience in a technical function in the Automotive Industry
Process optimization: Analysis and optimization of processes
Business General: Knowledge of fundamental business practices and concepts that impact the success and profitability of the organization
Quality Assurance: Knowledge of accounting standards, statistical analysis, precision measurement, and process capability
Processing: Comprehensive knowledge of quality control, costs, tools, and other techniques to achieve maximum efficiency
Multicultural competencies: Ability to productively work alongside representatives of various cultures to ensure success of global processes
Automotive Engineering: Fundamental understanding of the components of vehicles as well as physical forces and chemical processes
Materials Sciences: Knowledge of qualities and characteristics of materials used in the automotive industry
Ability to work in an international and multicultural environment
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Must be able to work flexible hours/work schedule
Travel domestically and internationally
Preferred
German language skills are advantageous
Company
Hired by Matrix, Inc
Hired by Matrix is a staffing and recruiting company specializing in administrative, clerical, and marketing staffing services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
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Sharon Olzerowicz
President/CEO
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