Quality Engineer Jobs in Lexington, KY (NOW HIRING)

Job Description:

Summary:

The Quality Engineer is responsible for supporting the execution of quality assurance strategies and systems within a suspension manufacturing facility producing shocks and struts. This role works closely with plant leadership, engineering, operations, and suppliers to ensure product quality, customer satisfaction, and compliance with internal and external standards.

The Quality Engineer helps develop quality priorities and improvement initiatives, supports the implementation of quality systems, and serves as a key resource for problem solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement activities. This role exercises independent judgment while operating within established quality systems and company guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of plant Quality Management Systems.
• Lead and facilitate root cause analysis and corrective action activities using structured problem-solving tools (8D, 5 Whys, etc.).
• Support supplier quality improvement initiatives and collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues.
• Work directly with customers when required to address quality concerns and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Manage and disposition Material Inspection Reports (MIR) and Quality Incident Reports (QIR).
• Support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities including PSW production runs.
• Implement, monitor, and analyze Statistical Process Control (SPC) programs to ensure process stability and capability.
• Train technicians and operators on quality measurement techniques, inspection methods, and reporting processes.
• Provide quality data, analysis, and technical support to cross-functional teams including manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain.
• Lead or participate in cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives focused on reducing defects and improving process capability.
• Monitor and report plant quality performance metrics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Track improvement initiatives and communicate results through measurable data, reports, and visual metrics.
• Lead daily scrap reviews and prepare weekly scrap analysis reports to identify trends and corrective actions.
• Promote a culture of quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement throughout the organization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a quality, manufacturing, or engineering role within an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in automotive or component manufacturing is preferred.
• Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) strongly preferred.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of quality systems and manufacturing processes in a production environment.
• Experience working with engineering specifications, drawings, procedures, and technical documentation.
• Proficiency with precision measurement equipment and inspection techniques.
• Working knowledge of quality tools and methodologies including: Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), 8D Problem Solving, Design of Experiments (DOE), Lean / Kaizen continuous improvement activities
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in standard business and data analysis software.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This role does not include direct supervision of staff

Working Conditions

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Occasional lifting of materials or equipment up to 40 pounds may be required.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed to support production operations.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) - Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity, disability, protected veteran status and national origin.

At Astemo, we're challenging the status quo with the power of diversity, inclusion, and collaboration. Our goal is to build an inclusive work environment that celebrates the differences of our employees. We want to ensure that every employee feels valued, respected and empowered. We don't just accept difference-we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community. Astemo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at Astemo, please send the nature of the request and contact information to am-jobs@hitachiastemo.com when applying for the position.