Product Quality Engineer

Job Description: The Product Quality Engineer proactively improves internal product quality. This role will help the functions and manufacturing site exceed our customer expectations by designing and deploying processes to mitigate internal product risk. Assist in executing internal Quality Notifications (QNs) and Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPA). Participate in the site internal audits to identify and address improvement opportunities. Perform 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. Drive change through identification of data-based opportunities and working with other functions to execute. Maintain the appropriate documents and files to align with the site Quality Management System (QMS) and ISO 9001 standards. Execute sampling procedures and records inspection results. Utilize quality tools (process mapping, Failure modes Effects Analysis (FMEA), control plans) to drive quality into processes. Trend, measure and record data to complete various quality metrics. Complete detailed documentation and reports of all inspection activities in accordance with Company policy and customer specified requirements. Supervise Quality Assurance staff. May direct technical and administrative workers engaged in quality activities. Other duties as assigned by the Quality Business Unit Leader. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Quality Assurance, Engineering or Chemistry. Strong analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Able to work efficiently in a team environment. Able to travel (< 10% of total time). Able to work in a manufacturing and laboratory environment. Six Sigma Green Belt certification preferred. ASQ Certified Quality Engineer, or similar certification preferred. Experience in Quality Engineering position preferred. Experience in an automotive quality assurance environment is preferred. Experience in automotive coatings formulation and/or application is preferred. Our Company: Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. 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. Axalta is a global coatings company focused on providing customers with innovative, colorful and sustainable solutions. With more than 150 years of experience in the coatings industry, Axalta continues to find ways to serve more than 100,000 customers with the finest coatings, application systems and technology.