Join Our Team as a Quality Engineer at Johnson Electric!

Location: [Zacatecas, MX] (onsite)
Vacancy Type: Existing position

As our next Quality Engineer, you’ll be at the forefront of ensuring product and process quality across manufacturing operations. Your expertise in quality systems, problem-solving, and continuous improvement will be critical in delivering high-quality products, meeting customer requirements, and maintaining compliance with industry standards.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and policies that support a healthy work-life balance.
• Recognition Programs: Programs that recognize and reward employee achievements and contributions.
• Community Engagement: Opportunities to participate in community service and corporate social responsibility initiatives.
• Strong Leadership: Work under experienced and visionary leaders who guide the company towards success.
• Innovation Hubs: Access to state-of-the-art facilities and innovation hubs that foster creativity and development.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop, implement, and maintain Control Plans aligned with PFMEA, Process Flow, and quality documentation
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, automotive standards, and quality management systems (IATF 16949, ISO 9001, ISO 14001)
• Analyze and resolve quality issues using methodologies such as 8D, PDCA, A3, Pareto, Ishikawa, FTA, and statistical analysis
• Review and approve inspection instructions and ensure measurement system compliance (MSA)
• Lead PPAP creation, validation, and requalification activities
• Define acceptance/rejection criteria and validate product and process changes
• Manage non-conforming product, including containment, disposition, and escalation
• Support customer complaints and coordinate corrective actions with cross-functional teams
• Participate in internal, external, and customer audits and ensure closure of findings
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce defects and improve process performance
• Support engineering changes and product launches
• Monitor key quality metrics (scrap, defects, complaints, Safe Launch, etc.) and provide reporting
• Ensure calibration and control of measurement and inspection equipment
• Stop production when necessary to prevent quality or safety risks
• Support supplier quality and communicate issues with SQE teams
• Participate in MRB meetings and manage disposition of materials
• Develop and deliver training for operators, technicians, and quality personnel
• Support layered process audits, 6S audits, and risk assessments on production processes
• Identify process risks, escalate issues, and ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions
• Lead and support quality team development, including technicians and inspectors

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, Automotive, or related field)
• 2–3 years of experience in a similar quality role (automotive preferred)
• Strong knowledge of quality tools: APQP, PPAP, FMEA, SPC, MSA, Control Plans
• Understanding of IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001 standards
• Experience with GD&T and interpretation of technical drawings
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills
• Ability to identify and manage non-conforming products
• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
• Conversational English preferred

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience in automotive manufacturing environments
• Experience leading audits (internal, customer, or system audits)
• Experience with continuous improvement projects (scrap reduction, Cpk improvement, etc.)
• Experience training and developing production or quality teams
• Strong background in statistical analysis and process capability

How to Apply:

Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com — We can’t wait to meet you!