8D, Automotive Industry, Automotive Management, Automotive Manufacturing, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Customer Relations, Develop and Maintain Customers, High Tech Industry, Korean Language, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Multilingual, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), On Site Support, Problem Solving Skills, Product Engineering, Product Support, Product/Service Launch, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Quality Monitoring, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, Startup
On Site Resident Quality Engineer - Manager (Automotive)
Location: Montgomery, AL / Opelika, AL / LaGrange, GA
Summary Serve as the primary liaison between the client (automotive OEM or Tier 1) and the company to manage and resolve quality issues at the customer's site. Ensure product quality, support problem-solving, and maintain strong customer relationships.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor product quality and handle any quality-related issues at the customer site.
- Investigate defects, coordinate containment actions, and provide root cause analysis.
- Communicate daily with both the customer and internal teams regarding quality concerns and improvements.
- Support quality audits, inspections, and corrective actions.
- Provide on-site support during new product launches or engineering changes.
- Prepare and submit quality reports and documentation.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree (4-year) in Engineering or Business-related fields required
- Experience in automotive quality or manufacturing (preferred)
- 5+ years of experience in automotive field
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
- Familiarity with quality tools (e.g., 8D, 5Whys, Fishbone)
- Ability to work independently at the customer site
- Bilingual (English/Korean) preferred
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in high tech manufacturing industry and startups
- Proficiency in MS Office applications and SAP
Benefit:
- Housing support (apartment provided)
- Company vehicle or vehicle support
- E-2 visa sponsorship for qualified candidates