VPI - Site Quality Engineer - Senior

We’re seeking a talented VPI - Site Quality Engineer – Senior to join our team specializing in Quality for our Columbus, IN location 

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:         

• Champion Customer Focus: Build strong customer relationships and deliver solutions that consistently reflect customer needs and expectations.
• Communicate with Clarity: Tailor messages to diverse audiences and ensure information is delivered clearly, effectively, and with purpose.
• Apply Manufacturing Expertise: Implement process, equipment, and application changes that strengthen operations and drive continuous improvement.
• Influence Quality Decisions: Engage stakeholders, facilitate constructive dialogue, and guide balanced decisions that uphold Quality priorities.
• Lead APQP Excellence: Drive structured, measurable quality planning processes that ensure customer satisfaction and adherence to industry standards.
• Advance Measurement Science: Analyze measurement systems to identify uncertainty sources and strengthen metrology practices across disciplines.
• Solve Complex Problems: Use systematic, data‑driven methods to resolve issues, prevent recurrence, and mentor others in effective problem‑solving approaches.
• Drive Vision and Execution: Inspire others by articulating a compelling vision, managing projects effectively, and ensuring quality systems and tools deliver meaningful, measurable outcomes.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:        

• Technical Certifications & Quality Expertise: Success requires IATF Internal Auditor certification, VDA knowledge, and solid command of core tools, GD&T, and foundational 6S and welding concepts to ensure robust quality oversight.
• Leadership & Team Development: You’ll lead, coach, and mentor Team Leaders, Technicians, and Inspectors while defining team strategy, driving engagement, and managing the MNC area to meet commitments.
• Data‑Driven Decision Making: Applying statistical tools, interpreting graphical data, and using metrics to verify products and processes will be essential for effective change management and continuous improvement.
• Customer, Supplier & Audit Management: You’ll manage customer and supplier concerns through root‑cause analysis, ensure accountability to prevent recurrence, and actively participate in internal/external audits and customer visits.

Education, Licenses, Certifications:
Demonstrated role competence is required. College, university, or equivalent degree in Engineering or a related technical or scientific subject or experience equivalent is required.
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience:
Intermediate level of experience required. Preferably 3-5 years’ experience in Manufacturing, Engineering or Program Management role in the automotive industry or a similarly regulated industry. Minimum of 2 years of related manufacturing or quality experience required.

• IATF Internal Auditor Certification and VDA knowledge are required.
• Core Tools knowledge (APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC) is required.
• GD&T proficiency is required.
• 6S knowledge is desired.
• Welding knowledge is desired.
• Leadership experience in coaching and mentoring Team Leaders, Technicians, and Inspectors; ability to define team strategy, drive engagement, and manage MNC area responsibilities.
• Change Management capability, including verifying products and processes, developing key performance measures, and analyzing data to support improvement decisions.
• Statistical analysis skills, including applying statistical tools, interpreting performance graphics, and making data‑driven decisions with clear action plans.
• Customer and Supplier concern management, including leading root‑cause analysis, documenting learnings, ensuring team accountability, and preventing recurrence through robust corrective actions.
• Audit participation, including supporting internal and external audits and coordinating customer visits as needed.