Essex Solutions · 8 hours ago
Principal Quality Engineer
Franklin, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
5+ years expEssex Solutions is seeking a Principal Quality Engineer to serve as the primary quality liaison between Magnet Wire Operations and automotive customers. This role involves leading APQP activities, ensuring compliance with customer-specific requirements, and driving continuous quality improvement in manufacturing processes and quality systems.
Industrial EngineeringIndustrial ManufacturingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary Quality contact for automotive customers in collaboration with Sales, with a focus on strengthening customer relationships
Manage and maintain customer quality portal systems
Support new product launches through APQP and serve as the key Quality interface during all Customer Care incidents
Monitor customer satisfaction metrics and coordinate responses to customer issues
Partner with manufacturing sites to meet customer requirements and resolve quality-related issues
Collaborate on root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions
Lead the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process to ensure successful Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions and customer approval
Coordinate the implementation and maintenance of effective quality containment processes
Function as the primary Quality liaison with customers during quality incidents
Monitor and audit corrective actions, evaluate effectiveness, and develop reporting methods to support clear communication
Support the Quality Management System through APQP activities, customer scorecards, customer care processes, and internal/external audits
Recommend product and process improvements based on statistical analysis and quality data
Develop and maintain quality system documentation, reports, training materials, and audit responses
Provide recommendations to management regarding quality system compliance, enhancements, and implementation
Assist with Quality System training and new employee orientation
Review customer and industry specifications for compliance and develop appropriate testing methods
Stay current with industry standards and regulatory changes
Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or a technical field (or equivalent experience)
5–8 years of experience in customer-facing quality roles within a manufacturing environment; automotive preferred
Working knowledge of ISO 9001 and/or IATF 16949
Experience with APQP, PPAP, audits, calibration control, and statistical analysis
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Minitab
Strong written, verbal, organizational, and analytical skills
Preferred
Lead Auditor certification
Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
Company
Essex Solutions
Essex Solutions manufactures the world’s most reliable magnet wire, solidifying us as the key provider for OEMs in the automotive industry and partner of choice in the energy, industrial, as well as the commercial and residential sectors.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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