Senior Quality Engineer

About the role

Axalta is looking for a Senior Quality Engineer to join its Front Royal, Virginia facility. The role proactively improves product quality and helps the function and manufacturing site exceed customer expectations by designing and deploying processes that mitigate product risk. It reports to the Site Quality Manager.

Key responsibilities

• Execute and oversee the internal Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) process
• Take part in site internal audits to identify and address improvement opportunities
• Maintain QN and CAPA metrics and improve systems based on trended data
• Implement advanced statistical methods, process automation and predictive quality modeling
• Perform root cause analysis using 5 Why, 8D, CAPA and Fault Tree Analysis (FTA)
• Drive continuous improvement through communication and training on quality standards, requirements and best practices
• Maintain documents aligned with the site Quality Management System (QMS) and ISO 9001 standards
• Use quality tools such as process mapping, FMEA and control plans to drive quality into processes
• Carry out sampling procedures, record inspection results and document inspection activities according to company policy and customer requirements
• Mentor junior quality staff and direct technical and administrative workers involved in quality activities

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Assurance, Engineering or Chemistry, or high school degree with equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering position
• Experience in an automotive quality assurance environment preferred
• Experience in automotive coatings formulation and/or application preferred
• Ability to travel less than 10% of the time and to work in a manufacturing and laboratory environment

Required skills

• Strong analytical, statistical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team player
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred
• ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or similar certification preferred

What we offer

• Expected annual compensation of $110,000 - $130,000 USD, depending on qualifications and experience
• Benefits such as health insurance and paid time off
• Relocation assistance offered