Quality Analyst

Join Our Team as a Quality Analyst at Johnson Electric Location: Aruja, Sao Paulo, Brazil (onsite) Vacancy Type: Existing Position

Why You'll Love Working Here:

• Sustainability Commitment: Work for a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the environment.
• Inclusive Workplace: An inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees are valued and respected.
• Technological Leadership: Be part of a company that is a leader in its field, driving technological advancements.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working hours and policies that support a healthy work-life balance.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Customer Quality & Technical Support
  • Monitor the Quality Management System to ensure compliance throughout the product lifecycle, from development through serial production
  • Coordinate customer technical assistance activities, including customer visits and containment actions when required
  • Lead corrective action activities and Quality Alert processes using cross-functional teams
  • Ensure the effective use of problem-solving methodologies and quality tools to achieve sustainable corrective actions
  • Monitor field performance, warranty data, customer complaints, and TPPA results to drive continuous improvement
  • Lead Kaizen initiatives focused on quality improvement, waste reduction, and defect prevention
  • Conduct Measurement System Analysis (MSA) and Statistical Process Control (SPC) activities to improve process capability
  • Participate in customer audits and demonstrate compliance with quality standards and customer requirements
  • Present Action Plans and 8D reports to customers and stakeholders
  • Perform teardown analysis and technical investigations related to customer claims and warranty returns
• Supplier Quality Management
  • Develop and monitor APQP and PPAP activities for suppliers
  • Perform supplier qualification, validation, and process audits
  • Manage supplier quality performance using established metrics and scorecards
  • Implement supplier development and recovery programs for underperforming suppliers
  • Review and approve supplier PPAP submissions
  • Coordinate incoming inspection activities and supplier corrective actions
  • Monitor engineering changes and supplier readiness activities
  • Conduct supplier visits to verify corrective actions and process improvements
  • Support Supplier Day activities and supplier performance reviews
• Continuous Improvement & Quality Systems
  • Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve PPM performance, and strengthen process capability
  • Lead root cause analysis activities using structured problem-solving methodologies
  • Monitor and maintain quality performance indicators
  • Support the implementation of quality improvement projects and Lean initiatives
  • Ensure compliance with customer-specific requirements, IATF 16949, and internal quality standards

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related field
• Experience in Quality, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, or related environments
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, FMEA, MSA, SPC, and AIAG Core Tools
• Experience with customer and supplier quality management processes
• Knowledge of automotive quality systems and IATF 16949 requirements
• Ability to perform audits, investigations, and corrective action management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Fluent English proficiency preferred

Bonus Points If You Have:

• Experience with Failure Analysis methodologies (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa, DOE, Six Sigma)
• Experience in Kaizen and Continuous Improvement programs
• Knowledge of GD&T and technical drawing interpretation
• Experience with Poka-Yoke and Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Automotive industry experience
• Experience as an internal, supplier, or customer auditor
• Knowledge of CQI standards and customer-specific requirements

Key Competencies:

• Customer focus
• Leadership and influence
• Communication and negotiation
• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Planning and organization
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Results orientation
• Creativity and innovation
• Risk assessment and decision making
• Continuous improvement mindset

What We Offer:

We offer competitive pay and benefits

Johnson Electric welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.