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Quality Engineer

Exegistics

Indianapolis, IN

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
8D, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Analysis Skills, Auditing, Communication Skills, Computer Workstations, Continuous Improvement, Corrective Action, Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systems, Cost Control, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Detail Oriented, Documentation, External Audit, ISO 9001, Information Technology/Systems Audit, Internal Audit, Lean Six Sigma, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Organizational Skills, Performance Management, Performance Metrics, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Project Portfolio Management (PPM), Project/Program Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Regulatory Compliance, Root Cause Analysis, Team Player, Trend Analysis, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation
LOCATION
Indianapolis, IN
POSTED
21 days ago

Quality Engineer – (Zionsville Rd / Park 100 area)




The Quality Engineer maintains quality control processes, systems, and documentation for the plant. Supports the plant’s quality management system to ensure compliance with automotive standards, including IATF 16949, ISO 9001 and customer-specific requirements. This role provides quality assurance support to customers, suppliers, and internal manufacturing workstations. This position is a key contributor to continuous improvement, corrective and preventative actions and work closely with all departments to ensure we produce a quality product.




Quality Planning & Assurance
  • Develop and implement quality plans, control plans, and inspection procedures.
  • Participate in APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning) processes.
  • Responsible for PPAP for designated customers (Production Part Approval Process) submissions and approvals.
  • Ensure compliance with IATF 16949,ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements.




Process & Product Quality
  • Monitor manufacturing processes to ensure consistent product quality.
  • Conduct root cause analysis using tools such as 8D, 5 Whys, and Fishbone diagrams.
  • Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Analyze quality data and trends (scrap, rework, warranty claims).




Supplier Quality 
  • Evaluate supplier quality systems.
  • Address supplier quality issues and drive corrective actions.
  • Support incoming inspection and supplier PPAP approval.




Customer Interface

·Function as primary contact for customer quality concerns.
  • Manage customer complaints, return, and warranty issues.
  • Lead problem resolution and containment actions.




Continuous Improvement
  • Lead or participate in Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives.
  • Identify process improvement opportunities to reduce defects and waste.
  • Support cost reduction and efficiency improvement efforts.




Audits & Compliance

·Manage our LPA and Process Audit system.

·Conduct internal audits and support external/customer audits.
  • Ensure documentation and quality records are maintained.
  • Verify compliance with regulatory and safety standards.




What Success Looks Like
  • Continual reduction in customer complaint occurrence and PPM.
  • Customer and supplier quality issues are resolved quickly and effectively.

·Quality systems remain compliant with applicable standards (ISO 9001 and IATF 16949).
  • Continuous improvement initiatives result in measurable quality improvements.

·Documentation and audit are accurate, complete, and timely.
  • Strong collaboration is demonstrated across manufacturing and quality teams.
  • Quality metrics show sustained improvement in key performance indicators.
  • Completion of tasks within an agreed timeframe.




Position Profile:
  • Customer-focused mindset
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to zero-defect mindset. 
  • Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
  • Effective communication across all levels of the organization. 
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced automotive environment. 
  • Collaborative and team-oriented 
  • Strong organizational and project management skills.






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