Sr. Product Quality Engineer
| Company | Advance Auto Parts |
|---|---|
| Location | Raleigh, NC, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years in product quality engineering, with at least 3 years focused on automotive braking systems.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field; OR equivalent combination of experience and education.
- ASQ CQE certification or similar a plus.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement quality control processes for brake products, ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.
- Conduct thorough investigations of product defects and failures, utilizing tools such as Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and 8D problem-solving methodologies to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
- Work closely with product development, manufacturing, supply chain, and regulatory teams to ensure seamless integration of quality standards throughout the product lifecycle.
- Monitor and analyze financial metrics related to product quality, including cost of quality, warranty claims, and returns. Provide regular reports to senior management on quality-related financial performance.
- Identify and recommend actions to reduce quality-related costs, such as process improvements, supplier quality enhancements, and defect reduction strategies.
- Ensure all brake products comply with relevant industry regulations and standards, including those set by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
- Maintain accurate records of quality inspections, test results, and corrective actions. Prepare detailed reports for internal stakeholders and regulatory agencies as required.
Preferred Qualifications
- STONG automotive knowledge. The ideal candidate has performed complex mechanical/electrical repairs on car and light truck platforms.
- Must be comfortable communicating with automotive repairs shops (Service Advisors and Repair Technicians) to obtain knowledge on specific part defects.
- STRONG knowledge of OEM and aftermarket automotive products.
- Proficiency in designing, executing, and interpreting automotive brake part testing.
- Strong knowledge of quality engineering principles and methodologies.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis and quality tools (e.g., Minitab, Six Sigma).
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Familiarity with automotive industry regulations and standards.