Quality Engineer 3 - (8916-1)
Coolidge, AZ
4 Months
Job Description
Client is seeking a highly motivated Variability Reduction Engineer III to join our manufacturing quality team. This role is responsible for driving product and process quality improvements through close collaboration with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality teams. The ideal candidate will leverage data-driven problem solving, continuous improvement methodologies, and quality engineering principles to reduce variability, eliminate defects, and enhance overall customer satisfaction.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to define quality acceptance standards and specifications based on customer requirements.
Validate and characterize new manufacturing processes, equipment, and fixtures for production implementation.
Develop detailed manufacturing instructions and documentation for quality-critical characteristics.
Support the design and optimization of production and inspection workstations.
Drive defect reduction initiatives through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
Partner with Quality Control Management to identify, reduce, and eliminate quality issues.
Manage quality metrics, reporting, and performance dashboards while presenting findings and improvement plans to leadership.
Create and maintain Control Plans and audit strategies using risk assessments and production data.
Conduct completed vehicle audits and collaborate with issue owners on corrective actions.
Support Design Engineering with product improvement initiatives and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) activities.
Lead supplier quality investigations and corrective action activities.
Contribute to quality strategy development through continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
Travel up to 25%, including occasional short-notice travel.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
5+ years of engineering experience within the automotive industry.
Strong understanding of manufacturing quality systems and quality engineering principles.
Experience with continuous improvement methodologies, including Six Sigma, Kaizen, and 5S.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret and present complex data.
Experience developing quality documentation, control plans, and audit strategies.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Strong organizational and program management capabilities.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in automotive manufacturing quality or production environments.
Supplier quality management experience.
Experience with DFMA initiatives and new product introductions.
Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive measurable quality improvements.
Experience implementing quality operating systems and continuous improvement programs.
Required Skills
Manufacturing Quality
Quality Engineering
Root Cause Analysis
Continuous Improvement
Six Sigma
Kaizen
5S
Control Plans
Supplier Quality
DFMA
Statistical Analysis
Data Reporting & Metrics
Supplier Notes
Must Have:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
5+ years of automotive manufacturing or quality engineering experience.
Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or similar continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills.
Nice to Have:
Electric vehicle manufacturing experience.
Supplier quality experience.
DFMA experience.
Vehicle audit and manufacturing process validation experience.
The Variability Reduction Engineer III will drive manufacturing quality improvements, reduce process variation, support continuous improvement initiatives, manage quality metrics, and partner with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality teams to achieve world-class product quality. This role requires a strong background in automotive manufacturing, quality systems, root cause analysis, and data-driven decision making. Up to 25% travel may be required.
Ravi Teja
615-219-6196
ravi.teja@harveynash.com
