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Senior Quality Engineer – Customer Liaison

On-site in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 1 month ago

Still open when we checked on 28 Sept

Adient

3 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Adient doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • German

    The ad asks for German, or counts it in your favour.

  • Work on-site in Barcelona

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have senior-level experience

    Senior-level role.

  • University degree

    “Technical education (Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical qualification).” — per the ad.

Skills

The role

Adient (NYSE: ADNT) is a global leader in automotive seating. With more than 65,000 employees in 29 countries, Adient operates ~200 manufacturing/assembly plants worldwide. We produce and deliver automotive seating for all major OEMs. From complete seating systems to individual components, our expertise spans every step of the automotive seat-making process. We take our products from research and design to engineering and manufacturing - and into millions of vehicles every year. For more information, please visit www.adient.com

What you'll do

  • Interface between customer JIT and Trim production plant

  • JIT onside problem analyzes and close feedback to Trim plant

  • Verification of improvement action at JIT plants

  • Coordination of sorting activities at JIT plants

  • Supporting local Trim resident engineers with technical knowledge, organization firewall set up and feedback loops

  • Boundary book set up between OEM, JIT and Trim plant

  • KPIs: customer satisfaction JIT, IRPPM, ICPPM, Firewall head count JIT,

  • Firewall audits at JIT - incl. following up on improvement action plan

  • Inspector Gauge R&R evaluation and inspector training

Which qualifications are we looking for in potential employees?

  • Technical education (Bachelor's degree or equivalent technical qualification).

  • Proven professional experience in quality management within the automotive industry.

  • Experience in customer quality management and direct communication with OEMs and Tier 1 customers.-

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to root cause analysis.-

  • Good knowledge of automotive quality management tools and methodologies, e.g. VDA 6.3, 8D, FMEA, Poka-Yoke, Ishikawa, 5 Why.-

  • Fluent English (written and spoken); German is an advantage.-

  • High willingness to travel (approximately 70%).

How you'll work

Barcelona

Hiring process

We are looking forward to receiving your application including your salary expectations and your earliest availability date. If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact Miroslav Luhovy on +421 32/741 30 58.

About Adient

Adient is a global leader in automotive seating, designing and manufacturing complete seating systems for major vehicle manufacturers. With a workforce of over 75,000 employees across more than 200 locations worldwide, the company operates in the automotive industry, serving clients across the globe. Adient was formed in 2016 when it was spun off from Johnson Controls, and it has since established itself as a major player in the automotive supply chain.

In Spain, Adient has a significant presence with multiple manufacturing and engineering facilities, primarily in the regions of Catalonia and the Basque Country. The company's Spanish operations are integrated into its global network, offering opportunities for international professionals in engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain roles. Adient's work culture emphasizes safety, innovation, and continuous improvement, making it a relevant employer for those looking to work in the automotive sector in Spain.

Industry
Automotive
Founded
2016
Employees
50,000–100,000
Headquarters
Plymouth, USA
In Spain
Barcelona, Bilbao
Website
adient.com

Good to know if you are moving

  • Adient has a significant presence in Spain with multiple plants, primarily in Catalonia and the Basque Country, offering opportunities in engineering and manufacturing.
  • As a global company, Adient offers international career paths and the chance to work with a diverse, multicultural team.
  • The company is a leader in automotive seating, providing a stable and established industry environment for professionals.
  • Adient's operations in Spain are part of its EMEA region, which can offer exposure to European automotive standards and practices.

In their own words

Additional information

Adient is committed to equal employment opportunity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace. As a true global company, our leaders and employees come from various cultures across the world. Our diversity is a source of inspiration enabling us to achieve our goals and build an inclusive company culture.

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