General Information:

The Quality Engineer will be respsonsible for Business Unit Powertrain/Chassis located in Auburn Hills, MI . The Product Quality Engineer partners with customers, production plants, and cross-functional teams to ensure product and process quality from development through launch and series production

Your Responsibilities:

Work with stakeholders to resolve complaints, warranty cases, returned-part analysis, and related costs; coordinate and verify corrective actions. Identify and implement product and process quality improvements, verify their effectiveness, and support containment and disposition of suspect or nonconforming products. Lead and coach structured problem-solving activities, including 8D and A3, and capture and share lessons learned. Monitor quality targets and report performance using field data, KPIs, failure Pareto analyses, and action tracking; lead improvement initiatives. Conduct work-product and quality-gate reviews, facilitate gate reviews, promote early quality planning, and coach project teams on quality methods and process adherence. Lead quality activities for design changes, including validations and changes affecting multiple locations. Support Technical Factor acceptance and related commercial negotiations. Coordinate risk assessments for product deviations and help maintain technical compliance. Support internal and external audits and ensure quality standards and initiatives are applied effectively.

Your Qualifications:

Engineering degree in hardware, mechanical, electrical, or mechatronics—or equivalent experience. One of the following : Bachelor's degree and 7 years of related experience Associate degree and 12 years of related experience Master's degree and 5 years of related experience

AND:

At least 5 years of direct quality experience, including experience in both product development and series production.

Direct customer-facing experience with local and international customers preferred. Strong structured problem-solving skills. Familiarity with Minitab, PFMEA, PPAP, and control plans preferred. Willingness to travel locally and regionally ~10%. Knowledge of powertrain components. External applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship. As a global company with employees around the world, it is important to us that we treat each other with respect and value all ideas and perspectives. By appreciating our differences, we inspire creativity and drive innovation. In this way, we contribute to sustainable value creation for our stakeholders and society as a whole. Together, we advance how the world moves. Exciting assignments and outstanding development opportunities await you because we impact the future with innovation. We look forward to your application. Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. www.schaeffler.com/careers !