Senior Advanced Quality Engineer

Yanfeng is a leading global automotive supplier, focusing on interior, exterior, seating, cockpit electronics, and passive safety, and is exploring new business actively. With more than 240 locations and approximately 57,000 employees worldwide, Yanfeng’s technical team of 4,200 experts operates across 10 R&D centers and regional offices, offering complete capabilities in engineering, software development, styling, and test validation. Specializing in smart cabin and lightweight technology, Yanfeng supports automakers in exploring future mobility and delivering leading cabin solutions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and communicate Yanfeng IOS, IATF, and Customer Specific Requirements (CSRs); lead plant-functional teams to ensure compliance.
• Ensure products, services, or projects meet high-quality standards and regulatory requirements by managing quality across the entire lifecycle and launch.
• Oversee quality assurance, drive continuous improvement, manage audits, and lead cross-functional teams to eliminate defects and boost customer satisfaction.
• Facilitate and participate in the manufacturing development of Process Flows (PF) and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) documents for assigned launch programs.
• Facilitate and assure development of Design and Process Control Plans based on customer requirements, Characteristic Matrix, and FMEAs.
• Facilitate and assure development of appropriate Measurement System Analysis (MSA) plans for launches.
• Identify appropriate statistical tools and techniques for assessing process capability and verify all measuring devices are included on the Control Plan and PDFSS Scorecard.
• Ensure preparation and on-time delivery of new product launch-related Customer Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) packages.
• Ensure initial capability studies are properly performed and documented for initial builds and product changes affecting special characteristics, meeting customer and internal requirements (or obtaining written customer deviations).
• Facilitate and participate in Engineering Design Reviews of specifications and drawings related to the system and develop the Characteristic Matrix.
• Coordinate and support the team to achieve YF IOS/IATF 16949 certifications and others as required (e.g., VDA, BIQS, CQC).
• Develop processes to implement, achieve, and maintain YF IOS/IATF 16949 compliance.
• Maintain local documents to uphold compliance with Global and Regional YF IOS requirements, IATF 16949, Customer Specific Requirements, and other regulatory requirements.
• Provide awareness to all levels of the plant team regarding changes or updates to YF IOS, IATF 16949, and/or Customer Specific Requirements.
• Develop and maintain a schedule for all YF IOS internal, IATF 16949, and other external party audits, identifying gaps and supporting corrective/preventive actions.
• Support Corporate 2nd Party Audits as Co-Auditor and Lead; IOS Lead Auditor certification is required.
• Deploy YF IOS corporate strategic implementation plans.
• Support training and work across plant departments and teams, providing coaching on YF IOS, IATF 16949, and other requirements as applicable.
• Support the prevention of non-conformity issues; if detected during an audit, coordinate the resolution process and response on-time using Problem Solving Tools to ensure sustainability of actions.
• Coordinate Management Reviews with the Plant Manager, support with data, and follow up on open issues as required.
• Serve as a role model in the adherence to YF IOS, IATF, and Customer Requirements.
• Perform job functions in accordance with set policies and procedures to ensure preservation of the Company Quality Policy.
• Support the comprehensive continuous improvement philosophy for all Yanfeng disciplines.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions to prevent defects.
• Lead internal and external quality audits, manage audit findings, and ensure adherence to compliance requirements.
• Serve as the key quality representative to customers and suppliers to ensure requirements are met or exceeded.
• Monitor quality metrics, analyze trends, and present data-driven reports to senior management.
• Provide leadership and training to staff on quality standards and tools.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, or a similar field; equivalent work experience may also be considered.
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in advanced quality engineering with direct customer contact and project management.
• 5+ years of experience within the automotive industry.
• Core Tools knowledge, including solid understanding of PFMEA and Control Plans (CP).
• Ability and willingness to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which may require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Knowledge of statistical concepts, design of experiments, and problem-solving methodology; Six Sigma certification or equivalent experience is required.
• Black Belt certification and experience with Minitab software are highly desirable.
• Knowledge and experience in Lean Manufacturing methods are highly desirable.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, including experience preparing problem-solving documents such as 8Ds.
• Working knowledge and demonstrated competence in IATF 16949; IATF 16949 training as Lead Auditor.
• Certified Lead YF IOS auditor; if not certified, must obtain within 1 year.

Preferred Qualifications

• MSA (Measurement System Analysis) knowledge.
• VDA standards knowledge.
• Customer Specific Requirements knowledge.
• Certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt.
• Proficiency in Problem Solving Methodologies (8D, PDCA, DMAIC, Kaizen) and Root Cause Analysis Tools (5W3L, Ishikawa, KT Is/Is Not).
• Training skills and MS Office proficiency.
• Excellent performance in detail-oriented, accurate, efficient, and organized work; ability to plan, motivated, committed, flexible, assertive, and developmental.
• Strong communication (verbal, written, listening) and interpersonal skills (relationship building, teamwork, conflict resolution, customer orientation).

Essential Common Requirements for All Employees

• Understand, apply, and meet all function-related YF IOS requirements.
• Understand, apply, and meet all function-related Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements.
• Understand, apply, and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.
• Understand, apply, and meet all function-related Compliance requirements.
• Understand, apply, and meet all function-related IT/Information Security and confidentiality requirements.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to work additional hours and/or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.
• Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers, and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.
• Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive at designated locations on time, or be ready to work at assigned locations (plant, corporate office, or remote).