Chassis Quality Engineer

Position Summary

The Chassis Quality Engineer is responsible for driving component, system, and assembly-level quality for chassis commodities across product development, launch, and mass production phases. This role focuses on supplier process quality, APQP/PPAP execution, plant build support, proactive failure prevention (DFMEA/PFMEA), and reactive root-cause problem solving for field warranty and plant concerns.

Key Responsibilities

Quality Planning & APQP

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Advanced Quality Planning: Lead or support APQP activities for chassis commodities from initial sourcing through tooling and Start of Production (SOP).

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Documentation & Controls: Review and sign off on technical specifications, Control Plans, Process Flow Diagrams, and PFMEAs with Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers.

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PPAP Management: Manage and execute the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), verifying dimensional reports, material sign-offs, line error-proofing, tooling, and fixtures.

Supplier Quality Management & Audits

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Supplier Audits: Conduct supplier process audits, tool and fixture reviews, and production line readiness evaluations.

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Manufacturing Capabilities: Evaluate supplier technical capabilities and process controls across casting, forging, stamping, machining, injection molding, and welding.

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Performance Tracking: Monitor supplier performance metrics (PPM, launch KPIs, C-DPV) and drive continuous conformance initiatives.

Plant Build & Launch Support

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Launch Support: Support engineering test and production vehicle builds at assembly plants.

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Issue Resolution: Resolve chassis assembly fitment, torque, alignment, and packaging issues during prototype and pre-series launch phases.

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Containment Plans: Implement clean points and containment plans for early production defects to prevent reoccurrence.

Problem Solving & Warranty Reduction

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Root-Cause Analysis: Lead root-cause analysis using structured methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5-Why, Shainin, DFSS/Red-X) for component, assembly, and field warranty failures.

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Corrective Actions: Manage issue tracking systems and drive Permanent Corrective Actions (PCA) with cross-functional design, testing, and manufacturing teams.

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Degree: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing, or Quality Engineering (or equivalent related discipline).