Quality Engineer

WE ARE AUTOKINITON

DRIVING SUCCESS FOR THE WORLD'S TOP AUTO MANUFACTURERS.

At AUTOKINITON, we are more than just an automotive supplier — we are the backbone of vehicle performance and safety. Specializing in high-strength structural components and precision stamping assemblies, our parts are trusted by the world’s leading automakers.

Our dedicated teams, proudly deliver quality parts and assemblies that contribute to vehicle durability and safety.  With decades of experience, a passion for continuous improvement, and a forward-thinking approach, we play a critical role in shaping the future of mobility. 

CAREERS WITH AUTOKINITON

Building the Future—Together.
Autokiniton is a trusted partner to the world’s leading automotive manufacturers, known for our operational excellence and culture of continuous improvement.

Our core value, “We, not I,” reflects our commitment to collaboration, integrity, and shared success. We cultivate a workplace where independent thinking is encouraged, and every associate plays a vital role in our progress.

Join a high-performance team committed to shaping the future of mobility—with opportunity, purpose, and growth at every turn.

PURPOSE OF POSITION: 

Assure quality control procedures are being applied to all aspects of the product from start to finish. Improve and maintain current quality control system.

JOB/TASK FUNCTIONS:

The following job/task functions have been identified as the core functions of this position.  However, the supervisor or manager may assign additional duties associated with this position.

• Addresses and follows through on Quality concerns and Corrective Actions.
• Revises all applicable APQP documentation.
• Develop and incorporate proper ongoing SPC.
• Assist Technical Services Manager.
• Improves and maintains current Quality systems.
• Understands basic quality principles
• Produces sample submissions involving initial samples engineering change prototypes and pilots.
• Other duties as assigned by L&W management.
• Perform Quality system process audits.
• Prepare necessary sample submission documentation.
• Assist APQP group with PPAP and PSW submission.
• Schedules and conducts meetings with customers, suppliers and plant personnel.
• Generates and updates customer specific Quality documentation.
• Understand principles and application of GD&T and the incorporation of it into a control system.
• Understand contemporary Quality tools.
• Performs all duties and operates machinery & equipment according to MIOSHA standards and company procedures using required safety equipment (gloves, sleeves, ear plugs, etc.)
• Able and willing to work any shift assigned, weekends and overtime
• Regular and predictable attendance required
• Assumes other duties as directed by supervisor

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Responsible for reading and understanding the IATF16949, ISO9001:2015 and ISO-14001procedures located at K:/winapps/data/TS Team/Quality System Documentation
• Firm understanding of the APQP process in accordance with TS16949.

Education and/or Experience: 

Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and /or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as reliability, probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Business Judgment:

Ability to adhere to all company policies and procedures in a professional and consistent manner. Able to apply common sense understanding and use appropriate judgment in routine business situations with supervisor, co-workers and customers.  Maintain a higher standard of professional conduct and ethics in more complex business situations such as negotiations with customers or presentations to management.

Technical Skills:

Ability to work with the following software packages or programs:

·         Microsoft Office at an intermediate level

·         Microsoft Project at a beginning, level

·         Effective email and electronic communication skills are required

Ability to work with the following data base programs and/or hardware:

·         MQ1 database (or equivalent) at  an intermediate, level

·         QAD database (or equivalent) at an intermediate level

Firm understanding of statistics and statistical software with strong understanding of process capability utilizing data analysis for problem solving and process improvements including reliability and probability.