QA Engineer & Auditor at Goodyear Tire & Rubber

Pathum Thani, Pathum Thani, Thailand

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Automotive, Aviation, ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field. Additional certifications in Quality Management, Aviation Standards (AS9100) or Six Sigma are an advantage
Minimum 3 years' experience in Quality Assurance, preferably in tyre manufacturing or automotive/aviation industries
Experience in handling customer complaints and applying root cause analysis techniques
Familiarity with aviation tyre regulatory requirements (EASA, FAA) and consumer tyre OEM quality standards
Quality system management experience and internal audit experience
Proficient in quality tools such as 8D, 5 whys, Fishbone Diagram, SPC, MSA etc
Strong understanding of ISO 9001, AS9100 and OEM specific quality systems
Good interpersonal and communication skills
Leadership and people management skills
Good English in written and oral
Good computer skills (Excel, Word, PPT etc.)

Responsibilities

Conduct regular audits from raw material, in-process production and finished product for WBR and Aero product
Document and report audit findings accurately and in a timely manner
Prepare and maintain quality documentation, including inspection procedures, work instructions and records
Ensure that Aero New and Retread Tire Quality management system are compliant with Goodyear GQMTS, PPQ audit, FAA, CAAC, CAAS DGCA, Thai DCA and EASA
Check compliance against Goodyear quality global procedure and regulatory standards
Support investigation of quality issues to determine root cause
Verify the effectiveness of corrective action and preventive action
Provide feedback and recommendations to improve product and process quality
Support QA Shift Auditor daily work and achieve 100% customer satisfaction
Lead PDI inspector daily work for 1st shipment/special requirement, ensure tire delivery on time
Maintain and monitor all reports related by QA Shift Auditor and PDI inspector (e.g.: PDI report, Tire Weight, Appearance Grading and Product Audit, 1st Tire Check, Mold Condition Check online etc.)
Perform DOT tire testing lab and Burst test
Ensure compliance with ISO/IATF 16949, Goodyear Quality standard and Customer requirement
Ensure traceability of product and process documentation for Aero and consumer tires
Prepare and present audit reports to QA management and production teams
Cooperate with plant audits, including IATF16949/CCC for both WBR and AERO authority, product/system audit and internal audit
Work with team to establish and maintain quality standards by utilizing daily/weekly/monthly/quarterly product audits
Work closely with manufacturing and engineering team to resolve quality issues and improve process capability
Cooperate and optimize Quality Management System when needed (Customer Special Requirements, Legal, Goodyear GMS/QAI, Region Input) and update correlative procedures in time (MR/SWI etc.)
Cooperate with Plant Document Review yearly and lead QA related, supply chain, field related in Compliant Pro system
Conduct monthly warehouse and OQL audit
Coordinate customer visits and audits
Coordinate competitor tire analysis
Lead and prepare all kinds of monthly or weekly reports (QI report, Tire Weight Report etc.)
Manage OT/leave application for QA Shift Auditor/PDI and maintain attendance in Kronos System as timekeeper

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

QA AuditingQuality Management SystemsRoot Cause AnalysisCorrective ActionPreventive ActionISO/IATF 16949FAA ComplianceEASA ComplianceAudit ReportingProduct InspectionProcess DocumentationTire TestingTraceability

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What education and certifications are required for the QA Engineer role?

A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field is required. Additional certifications in Quality Management, Aviation Standards (AS9100), or Six Sigma are an advantage.

What is the salary or compensation for this QA Engineer position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this QA Engineer role remote or onsite?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What does the team structure look like for this position?

The role involves supporting QA Shift Auditors, leading PDI inspectors, working closely with manufacturing and engineering teams, and cooperating with QA management and production teams.

What makes a strong candidate for the QA Engineer & Auditor role?

Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Quality Management and certifications like AS9100 or Six Sigma stand out, especially those with auditing experience in aviation standards and regulatory compliance.