EHS/Quality Engineer

Career Level: Experts Location: Buford, GA, US, 30518 Local candidates only, no relocation available. Position Summary The Senior Quality & EHS Systems Engineer is responsible for leading quality assurance, quality engineering, and occupational health & safety activities to ensure compliance with customer requirements, IATF 16949 standards, ISO 45001 requirements, and internal management systems. The role supports new product launches, serial production quality performance, process improvement initiatives, customer satisfaction, supplier quality development, and workplace safety excellence. Key Responsibilities Quality Engineering & APQP Lead APQP activities from product development through production launch.Facilitate feasibility reviews and risk assessments during project development.Develop and maintain Process FMEAs, Control Plans, Flow Charts, and PPAP documentation.Manage special characteristics and ensure effective control strategies are implemented.Coordinate Run-at-Rate activities and production readiness reviews.Ensure timely submission and approval of PPAPs and customer deliverables.Support customer-specific requirements and project quality milestones.Lead internal process and product audits.Coordinate requalification and validation activities.Monitor plant quality KPIs and drive corrective actions.Manage customer complaints, warranty issues, and supplier claims using structured problem-solving methodologies.Lead Quality Improvement Projects (QIPs) to reduce defects, scrap, and customer concerns.Maintain inspection standards, control plans, and quality procedures.Support calibration systems, MSA studies, and process capability evaluations (Cp/Cpk).Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and customer requirements.Support implementation and continuous improvement of the ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management System.Lead accident investigations, near-miss analysis, and root cause investigations.Conduct risk assessments and implement preventive actions.Maintain compliance with applicable safety regulations and legal requirements.Coordinate internal and external EHS audits.Support development of safety KPIs, management reviews, and improvement plans.Promote a safety-first culture throughout the organization.Escalate and support corrective actions related to significant safety risks.Ensuring OH&S reporting on an internal (e.g. defined OH&S KPI's, regular management Reviews) and external (e.g. NC reports for TÜV) basis.Planning, coordination, and evaluation of internal and external OH&S system audits. Continuous Improvement Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.Lead cross-functional problem-solving teams using: 5 Why8DFishbone AnalysisFMEASPCMSADevelop lessons learned and best-practice deployment across projects and operations.Promote operational excellence through data-driven decision-making. Required Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related technical field. Experience Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive manufacturing.Experience with both project quality and plant quality systems.Experience with customer-facing quality activities.Experience supporting EHS programs and regulatory compliance.Proven success in launching products and improving manufacturing quality performance. Technical Skills Quality Systems IATF 16949ISO 9001ISO 45001APQPPPAPPFMEAControl PlansMSASPCProcess Capability StudiesLayered Process AuditsInternal Auditing Problem Solving 8D MethodologyRoot Cause Analysis5 WhyIshikawa (Fishbone)Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) Software SAPMicrosoft Excel (Advanced)Microsoft Power BI (Preferred)Microsoft Office SuiteCustomer Portals and Quality Systems Data Analysis Statistical AnalysisKPI ManagementQuality ReportingProcess Monitoring and Trend Analysis Behavioral Competencies Strong leadership and influence skillsExcellent communication and presentation skillsCustomer-focused mindsetHigh level of accountabilityStructured and analytical thinkerStrong problem-solving capabilitiesAbility to lead cross-functional teams Problem Solving 8D MethodologyRoot Cause Analysis5 WhyIshikawa (Fishbone)Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) Software SAPMicrosoft Excel (Advanced)Microsoft Power BI (Preferred)Microsoft Office SuiteCustomer Portals and Quality Systems Data Analysis Statistical AnalysisKPI ManagementQuality ReportingProcess Monitoring and Trend Analysis Behavioral Competencies Strong leadership and influence skillsExcellent communication and presentation skillsCustomer-focused mindsetHigh level of accountabilityStructured and analytical thinkerStrong problem-solving capabilitiesAbility to lead cross-functional teamsContinuous improvement orientationRelationship-building and stakeholder management skillsSelf-motivated and results-driven professionalEnsuring OH&S reporting on an internal (e.g. defined OH&S KPI's, regular management Reviews) and external (e.g. NC reports for TÜV) basis.Planning, coordination, and evaluation of internal and external OH&S system audits. Preferred Certifications Certified Quality Engineer (CQE)Certified Internal Auditor (IATF 16949)ISO 45001 Internal AuditorSix Sigma Green Belt or Black BeltVDA 6.3 Auditor CertificationCore Tools Certification (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA) Success Metrics (KPIs) Customer PPM ReductionOn-Time PPAP ApprovalAudit Compliance ScoresInternal and External Defect ReductionCost of Poor Quality (COPQ)Corrective Action Closure RateSafety Incident Rate (TRIR/LTIR)Near-Miss Reporting and ClosureManufacturing Process Capability ImprovementsCustomer Satisfaction Performance ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Get to know our Carcoustics people A Carcoustics day with... our Vice President Accounting, Lars Schulze. Go and visit our YouTube or LinkedIn channels to get more insights in our company and employees. Nearest Major Market: Alpharetta Nearest Secondary Market: Atlanta