Customer Quality Engineer - Automotive Industry
The Customer Quality Engineer in the automotive industry is a pivotal role that ensures the highest standards of quality for products delivered to customers. This professional serves as a bridge between the company and automotive clients, managing and enhancing customer satisfaction through effective quality assurance measures.
Key Responsibilities:
Quality Assurance:
- Develop, implement, and oversee robust quality assurance processes to meet automotive industry standards.
- Conduct thorough product and process audits to ensure compliance with quality requirements
Customer Interaction:
- Act as the primary contact for automotive customers on quality-related matters.
- Collaborate closely with customers to understand their quality expectations and address any concerns or issues promptly.
Problem Resolution:
- Investigate and analyze quality issues, working closely with cross-functional teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Ensure timely and effective resolution of customer complaints and non-conformities.
Continuous Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in product quality and manufacturing processes.
- Implement measures to enhance overall quality performance and customer satisfaction.
Documentation and Reporting:
- Maintain detailed records of quality issues, investigations, and resolutions.
- Prepare regular reports on quality metrics for internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field.
- Extensive experience in a quality engineering role within the automotive industry.
- Thorough understanding of automotive quality standards (ISO/TS 16949).
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to drive root cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Excellent communication skills for effective interaction with customers and internal teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certification in quality management or Six Sigma.
- Familiarity with automotive production processes and methodologies.
- Experience with advanced quality planning tools and methodologies.