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.

• 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.

• 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.