Bilingual Quality Engineer / QA Process Engineer - Automotive Industry
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Job Summary The QA Process Engineer supervises, audits, and optimizes manufacturing processes to ensure that products meet quality specifications, industrial regulations, and customer requirements. Acts as the primary technical liaison in English and Spanish between the local plant, global corporates, international customers, and suppliers.
Main Responsibilities Plant Quality Assurance: Design and implement Quality Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and AMEFs (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis / FMEA). Statistical Process Control (SPC): Monitor and analyze process indicators ($C_p$, $C_{pk}$) to reduce variations, scrap, and rework. Problem Solving and Root Cause: Lead failure analysis on production lines using problem-solving tools (8Ds, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, CAPA) in response to customer or internal non-conformities. New Product Introduction (NPI): Participate in process release and component validation according to methodologies such as APQP and PPAP. Process and System Audits: Execute internal process audits on the production floor under quality standards such as ISO 9001 (or IATF 16949 / ISO 13485 depending on the sector) and follow up on corrective actions.
Bilingual Customer and Supplier Management: Draft technical reports, respond to quality claims (8D Reports), and coordinate review meetings directly with customers and corporates abroad. Standardization and Training: Develop bilingual Work Instruction Sheets (WI) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), training inspectors and production operators.
Requirements
Profile Requirements
- Education and Experience
Education:
- Industrial Engineering
- Mechanical
- Mechatronics
- Chemical
- Materials or related (Professional degree indispensable)
Experience:
- 3 to 5 years in manufacturing plants (automotive, aerospace, medical, electronic, or metal-mechanic) in Quality or Process positions
- Languages
English: Advanced / Fluent (C1). Ability to hold technical conferences, write executive reports, and attend international customer audits without assistance.
- Indispensable Technical Knowledge
Quality Core Tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA/AMEF, SPC, MSA. Regulations: ISO 9001 (IATF 16949 desirable if automotive, or ISO 13485 if medical). Continuous Improvement Methodologies: Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus). Blueprint Reading: Interpretation of technical drawings and integration of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T). Software Tools: Minitab, AutoCAD/SolidWorks (basic for drawing consultation), advanced Excel, and ERPs (SAP, Oracle, or other).
- Soft Skills
Leadership capacity on the production floor and ability to work under pressure. Analytical thinking and methodical approach to problem-solving. Excellent verbal and written communication for intercultural interaction. Attention to detail and high-precision standards.
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Bilingual Quality Engineer / QA Process Engineer Area/Department: Quality / Manufacturing Engineering
Reports to: Quality Manager / QA Manager
-Requirements- Minimum education: Higher education - Bachelor's degree 4 years of experience Languages: English Age: between 26 and 45 years Driver's licenses: A Keywords: calidad, quality, qa, ingeniero, engineers, ingeniera, ing, engineer, industry, industrial, industria, vehiculo, vehicle, automotriz