Quality Engineer III

About the role

Auria is a leading global supplier of highly-engineered systems for automotive flooring, acoustical, thermal, aerodynamic and other fiber-based solutions for gas and electric vehicles. With U.S.-based operational headquarters in Southfield, Michigan, Auria operates 16 manufacturing, 9 technical and 5 JV locations across 10 countries and employs approximately 3,700 people worldwide. We are currently searching for Quality Engineer to join our team at our Plant in Fremont, OH.

Responsibilities

• Experienced in using statistical tools, problem solving tools, and methodology (i.e., 8D, 5Y, Fishbone etc.)
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions resulting from non-conformances.
• Assist with the analysis of SPC data.
• Develop and maintain error‑proofing/mistake‑proofing methods in manufacturing cells.
• Participate in APQP team activities for IMDS submissions, Control Plans, PFMEA, and Process Flow Charts.
• Manage new processes and implementation regarding new product launches.
• Participate on plant continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in customer meetings.
• Participate in quality reporting and management review process.
• Provide process improvement recommendations.
• Effectively monitor Customer PPM rating system and inputs, minimizing negative exposure.
• Function as Primary Customer Liaison for Production Part Quality issues as directed by the QA Manager, ensuring all customer‑system requirements are met and developing solid relationships in line with Corporate Values.
• Organize and complete PPAP requirements for new programs and for engineering changes, including customer‑specific run‑at‑rate requirements according to customer guidelines and ISO 16949 Procedures.
• Track customer‑specific corrective/preventive actions, ensuring that all customer expectations are met.
• Assist Manufacturing work cell teams with achieving ISO 16949 system requirements.
• Actively communicate quality standards to the work cell teams.
• Follow the ISO 16949 system requirement procedures and play an active role in continuously improving this system, including timely response to audit non‑conformances.
• Assist in the development and revisions of PFMEAs, Control Plans, Instructions, and any other Pre‑Production Planning (APQP) documentation as required.
• Assist Manufacturing and Process Engineering in trouble‑shooting issues as required.
• Perform any other tasks and system improvements as directed while also attending all training and education workshops, classes or seminars as required.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that fosters good relationships with customers, clients, co‑workers, and management.
• Any additional reasonable request deemed necessary by management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business or related field is required.
• 3‑5 years of quality experience.
• Proven work experience in process engineering.
• Familiarity of process flow as it relates to lean manufacturing.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines is required.
• Effective verbal, non‑verbal, negotiation