We are currently looking for a
Senior Quality Engineer to join us at our facility in
Front Royal, VA. Summary:- The Senior Quality Engineer proactively improves product quality
- This role will help the functions and manufacturing site exceed our customer expectations by designing and deploying processes to mitigate product risk
- Reports to: Site Quality Manager
Key Responsibilities: - Executes and oversees the internal Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA) process
- Participate in the site internal audits to identify and address improvement opportunities
- Maintains QN and CAPA metrics and strives for improvement in systems based on trended data
- Implements advanced statistical methods, process automation, and predictive quality modeling
- Performs root cause analysis utilizing 5 Why, 8D, CAPA, and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
- Drive continuous improvement through communication and training on quality standards, requirements, and best practices
- Maintain the appropriate documents and files to align with the site Quality Management System (QMS) and ISO 9001 standards
- Utilizes quality tools (process mapping, Failure modes Effects Analysis (FMEA), control plans) to drive quality into processes
- Executes sampling procedures and records inspection results
- Completes detailed documentation and reports of all inspection activities in accordance with Company policy and customer specified requirements
- Mentors junior quality staff
- May direct technical and administrative workers engaged in quality activities
- Other duties as assigned by the Quality Manager
Minimum Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in Quality Assurance, Engineering or Chemistry, or high school degree and equivalent experience
- Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to work efficiently in a team environment
- Able to travel (less than 10% of total time)
- Able to work in a manufacturing and laboratory environment
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, or similar certification preferred
- 5+ years' experience in Quality Engineering position
- Experience in an automotive quality assurance environment is preferred
- Experience in automotive coatings formulation and/or application is preferred
This is an active opening for which we are recruiting to fill immediately.
We consider an individual's qualifications, skillset, and experience to determine final salary. This role is eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. The expected compensation range for this position is
$110,000 - $130,000 USD annually. The actual offer will be at the company's sole discretion and determined by relevant business considerations, including the final candidate's qualifications, years of experience, skillset, and geographic location.
- If qualified, Relocation Assistance is offered
Axalta operates its business in two segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings, which serve four end markets, including Refinish, Industrial, Light Vehicle and Commercial Vehicle, across North America, EMEA, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Our diverse global footprint allows us to deliver solutions in over 140+ countries and coat 30 million vehicles per year. We've recently set an exciting 2040 carbon neutrality goal, in addition to 10 other sustainability initiatives, and we take pride in working with our customers to optimize their businesses and achieve their goals.
