Quality Planning Engineer

A job at Full time Professional Level Professional experienced

We are looking for As of now Division Automotive Location Duncan, SC

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Are you looking for a new challenge? Is it time to arrive where you want to be? We have grown steadily as a team, would you like to grow too? Do you have what it takes to spur game‑changing innovation? Do you crave being part of the solution, while receiving training and learning opportunities? If you answered yes, we have exciting career opportunities for you.

Get ready to join the Röchling Automotive team and become part of the next chapter in our history. At our Duncan, SC location we are searching for a:
Quality Planning Engineer

• Prepare, verify and update PFMEA, CP, and Operator Instructions.
• Perform process, product, and roving audits to ensure compliance with CP.
• Monitor and maintain SPC parameter selection, review, and monitoring.
• PPAP submission and customer approvals including Engineering Change.
• Facilitator of customer and plant APQP process for quality related items.
• Problem root cause analysis/resolution using 5Y analysis and 8D reporting.
• Failure/Customer Return and Defect Analysis.
• Support Production Department with problem solving, decision making, and creation of border samples.
• Assist with creation and validation of Error Proofing within Production Processes.
• Disposition (decision process) of suspect parts held for QE review. (Control of non‑conforming parts).
• Disposition of customer rejections and charge back, review and control using SAP.
• Enter customer complaint reports into SAP system and create 8D in SAP as applicable.
• Support Training of Quality Technicians, Quality Auditors.
• Develop Gage Concepts, Measurement Plans and Gage Instructions.
• Other duties as defined by Quality Planning Manager.

• Degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or related fields.
• Minimum 4 years in related position in automotive industry.
• Working knowledge of customers portals.
• Strong corrective action background.
• Knowledge of Injection Molding / Blow Molding process a plus.
• Strong understanding of mechanical principles and fundamentals.
• Proficiency in quality tools and methodologies, including: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, control plans, 8D problem‑solving, fishbone diagrams, Pareto analysis, etc.
• Knowledge of product and process development and optimization.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Skilled in problem identification, analysis, and resolution.
• Effective coordination and communication skills to work across teams.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively within team environments.
• Strong teamwork and cooperative mindset to achieve shared goals.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Interested in joining our team? Please send your resume for consideration.

Products for lower fuel consumption and increased comfort

Through the reduction of driving resistances Aerodynamics helps to reduce CO2 emissions and energy consumption. Our lightweight underbody panels and active grille shutters systems set industry benchmarks.

The surrounding systems of the engine also play a role in further reducing emissions. Air intake systems, water systems and exhaust after treatment using SCR tank systems are innovations of Röchling Automotive which stand for greater efficiency.

New automotive energy sources such as battery systems and fuel cells drive the automotive industry and Röchling ahead. Our new mobility solutions can currently be found in vehicles from various manufacturers. We are focused on new concepts such as inductive charging systems, while also vigorously researching lightweight solutions.

We connect and combine competences to provide full service at the highest quality, locally and globally, for our customers, true to our motto "Boost your efficiency".

In the Automotive division, you will shape the mobility of tomorrow. System solutions in the areas of Battery Solutions, Structural Lightweight, Aerodynamics and Propulsion. This means:
We protect the environment while also improving the driving experience of millions of vehicles.

Röchling Group has been shaping industry worldwide for more than 200 years. We transform the lives of people every day with our customized plastics: they reduce the weight of cars, make medication packaging more secure and improve industrial applications. Our workforce of 11,681 people is located in the places where our customers are – in 83 locations in 25 countries.