Quality Engineer

Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON. 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.

WE AREAUTOKINITON

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.

 Quality Engineer 

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Schedules and conducts meetings with customers, suppliers, and in-plant personnel.
• Serve as main contact for external customer concerns.  Monitor, respond, initiate corrective actions, follow up, close and track customer complaints.
• Works with customers to obtain all necessary APQP documents including Process Flow, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
• Supports internal as well as third party ISO: 9001:2015 Quality Management System audits and ISO: 17025:2017 (A2LA).
• Evaluates designs, drawings, project plans, specifications, and other documents.
• Initiate and facilitate cross-functional teams in pursuit of problem solving and mistake proofing quality problems.
• Drive implementation of a progressive quality system to prevent defects and meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Drive implementation of all quality policies and required operating procedures and work instructions.
• Develop and maintain Company performance metric data, prepare charts and summaries for applicable measurables as required.
• Prepares and updates: set-up instructions, check fixture instructions, operator inspection instructions, and should it become necessary; repair instructions and sort logs.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or equivalent industrial design experience. 
• A.S.Q.C. certified quality engineer preferred.
• Minimum six (6) years’ experience in quality engineering or supplier development.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Responsible for reading and understanding the ISO-9001:2015, ISO-17025:2017, and ISO-14001 procedures.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and communication skills   
• Solid working knowledge of PPAP processes.
• Knowledge of GD&T.
• Knowledge of measurement equipment such as CMM and Laser Scanning.

PREFERRED ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of standard quality practices, ex. FMEA’s, SPC, DOE, etc.
• Knowledge of resistance and MIG welding processes. 
• Good working skills with Microsoft Office software    

This full-time, salary role is a part of our Quality department and reports to the Quality Manager.

Where you’ll be:

This position is located at our plant in Avon, Ohio offering many community events, resources, programs, and recreational opportunities for you and your family.

Community features:

• 10 minutes from Crushers Stadium, home of the Lake Erie Crushers
• 3 miles from Lake Erie
• Variety of new restaurants and shopping

WHY YOU WILL ENJOY WORKING HERE:

Competitive Wages and Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) with Company contribution match, and up to 15 paid holidays annually, thanks to our generous holiday and holiday bridge schedule. We also provide a tool allowance for our Skilled Trades Associates.

Relocation Assistance:  Our company offers comprehensive relocation assistance, including coverage for temporary housing and travel costs for our Skilled Trades and Salaried positions.

Work-Life Balance: Many of our Associates have stayed with us for 25+ years! It takes a good work-life balance to make it that far. We support your personal and professional priorities as they impact your well-being.

Growth Opportunities: Take your career to the next level through tuition reimbursement programs, on-the-job training, learning management systems, and advancement opportunities from within our organization.

Learning and Development: We empower all our Associates – from entry-level to senior-level – with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in their current roles and beyond at AUTOKINITON.

AUTOKINITON is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. AUTOKINITON makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

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