Highlights
The role works cross-functionally with Powertrain Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Assembly, Manufacturing Engineering, and Plant Quality to strengthen manufacturing processes, resolve component and vehicle-assembly issues, and achieve launch quality objectives. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Auburn Hills, MI |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 100 to 499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1998 |
| Website | http://www.kyyba.com/ |
Description
Job Title: (Quality Engineer)
About Kyyba:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.
Job Description
Role Summary
The Quality Specialist provides an independent review of quality-system processes and supports the delivery of quality products during new product launches. The role works cross-functionally with Powertrain Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Assembly, Manufacturing Engineering, and Plant Quality to strengthen manufacturing processes, resolve component and vehicle-assembly issues, and achieve launch quality objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Support launch readiness before the build phase and through post-launch stabilization.
Identify, assign ownership for, and help correct vehicle-assembly problems, plant issues, and final-line failures.
Lead structured problem-solving activities and determine escalation requirements based on severity, interim action, and root-cause status.
Support Assembly Plant First Time Capability (FTC) objectives in coordination with engineering, manufacturing, assembly, and plant quality teams.
Manage key quality milestones and present status during Industrial Head (IH), Engineering, and Plant Manager reviews.
Conduct daily and weekly coordination meetings and issue regular status reports to management.
Quality Data and Documentation
Support Quality Engineering through data collection, stratification, and analysis from internal and external sources.
Maintain internal quality-document databases for accurate storage and retrieval.
Use Microsoft Office applications to create reports, templates, and presentations.
Assist management with procedures, meeting preparation, and presentations.
Support quality projects using World Class Manufacturing methodology.
Work Requirements
The primary work location may be the launch assembly plant, and some local travel may be required.
Occasional travel to local suppliers may be required.
supplier visits would likely occur when investigating quality concerns, reviewing supplier processes, or performing root-cause analysis.
Travel to suppliers is expected to be infrequent but may become necessary as production ramps up and components are sourced.
Education and Experience
A bachelor's degree is preferred for the role but NOT required
The team confirmed they would be open to candidates with a master's degree.
Relevant experience is valued more heavily than advanced education when evaluating candidates.
Location: (Auburn Hills,MI)
Disclaimer:
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”
It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665
Rewards:
Medical, dental, vision
401k
Term life
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Optional Pre-paid legal plan
Optional Identity theft plan
Optional Medical and dependent FSA
Work-visa sponsorship
Opportunity for advancement
Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client
SELECT AWARDS
About Kyyba:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.
Job Description
Role Summary
The Quality Specialist provides an independent review of quality-system processes and supports the delivery of quality products during new product launches. The role works cross-functionally with Powertrain Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Assembly, Manufacturing Engineering, and Plant Quality to strengthen manufacturing processes, resolve component and vehicle-assembly issues, and achieve launch quality objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Support launch readiness before the build phase and through post-launch stabilization.
Identify, assign ownership for, and help correct vehicle-assembly problems, plant issues, and final-line failures.
Lead structured problem-solving activities and determine escalation requirements based on severity, interim action, and root-cause status.
Support Assembly Plant First Time Capability (FTC) objectives in coordination with engineering, manufacturing, assembly, and plant quality teams.
Manage key quality milestones and present status during Industrial Head (IH), Engineering, and Plant Manager reviews.
Conduct daily and weekly coordination meetings and issue regular status reports to management.
Quality Data and Documentation
Support Quality Engineering through data collection, stratification, and analysis from internal and external sources.
Maintain internal quality-document databases for accurate storage and retrieval.
Use Microsoft Office applications to create reports, templates, and presentations.
Assist management with procedures, meeting preparation, and presentations.
Support quality projects using World Class Manufacturing methodology.
Work Requirements
The primary work location may be the launch assembly plant, and some local travel may be required.
Occasional travel to local suppliers may be required.
supplier visits would likely occur when investigating quality concerns, reviewing supplier processes, or performing root-cause analysis.
Travel to suppliers is expected to be infrequent but may become necessary as production ramps up and components are sourced.
Education and Experience
A bachelor's degree is preferred for the role but NOT required
The team confirmed they would be open to candidates with a master's degree.
Relevant experience is valued more heavily than advanced education when evaluating candidates.
Location: (Auburn Hills,MI)
Disclaimer:
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”
It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665
Rewards:
Medical, dental, vision
401k
Term life
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Optional Pre-paid legal plan
Optional Identity theft plan
Optional Medical and dependent FSA
Work-visa sponsorship
Opportunity for advancement
Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client
SELECT AWARDS
- An INC 5000 company for 10 years
- Corp! Michigan Economic Bright Spots
- Crain’s Detroit Business Top Staffing Service Companies in Detroit
- TechServe Alliance Excellence Award- IT and Engineering Staffing & Solutions
- Best of MichBusiness winner in HR Wizards & Partnerships
- Metro Detroit Elite Category: Recruitment, Selection & Orientation for 101 Best & Brightest
- 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in Michigan
About Company
Kyyba group of companies are privately held and specialize in staff augmentation, application software and project solutions. In operation for more than 15 years, we have earned an enviable track record and reputation within all the industries we serve. Our unique processes and maturity enables us to understand the needs of the business organizations and provide business solutions that match the real and compelling needs of our customers.
Headquartered in Michigan, Kyyba has multiple office locations and we serve local, regional and national client base consisting of Fortune 500 and middle market companies. Kyyba extends the above solutions and services to a broad spectrum of industry verticals ranging from automotive, insurance, technology, financial, transportation, government and so on.