Job Title: Quality Engineer
Job Description

The Quality Engineer will act as a backup for the Quality Manager, serving as the Customer and Supplier liaison for plant quality activities and concerns. This role involves responding to customer concerns, supporting investigations, determining root causes, implementing corrective actions, and maintaining quality documentation. The Quality Engineer will work closely with suppliers, participate in the Product Development Process (PDP), and ensure customer requirements are met. This position also includes preparing and submitting Customer PPAPs, developing process parameter sheets, supporting Quality Auditors, and maintaining quality assurance standards.

ResponsibilitiesServe as backup for the Quality Manager, acting as the Customer and Supplier liaison for plant quality activities and concerns.Respond to customer concerns according to company and customer requirements.Support the investigation of customer complaints, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.Initiate Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs) and work with suppliers to resolve issues, escalating to the Corporate Quality Engineer when necessary.Participate in the Product Development Process (PDP) to ensure customer requirements are met.Maintain quality documentation, including Control Plans, FMEAs, PPAPs, etc.Prepare and submit Customer PPAPs.Develop and maintain Process Parameter sheets in conjunction with Engineering to control production processes and identify areas requiring corrective actions.Support Quality Auditors in root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.Maintain Quality BMS documents and quality assurance standards to meet customer demands.Review quality assurance instructions, assembly specifications, and production schedules to determine methods of conducting inspections and tests, sequence of operations, and work assignments.Maintain files for all test results, gauge calibrations, dock audits, production records, and material certifications.Maintain weekly/monthly scrap reports.Complete/update PPAP packages.Establish and maintain all quality documents, samples, customer contact, supplier development, production start-up, product launch, and correction of production variances and warrant analysis.Maintain quality control sampling system, procedures, and statistical techniques.Adhere to applicable IATF and ISO requirements.May be required to travel and work overtime.Essential SkillsExperience in quality engineering, particularly in the automotive industry.Proficiency in PPAP, FMEA, and root cause analysis.Strong problem-solving skills.Experience with quality documentation, including control plans and PPAPs.Additional Skills & QualificationsExperience with customer portals, especially for Subaru, Toyota, Ford, Mazda, VW, Hyundai, or Kia (Toyota/VW experience preferred).Work Environment

The position is set in an automotive environment, requiring a presence on the assembly floor as well as desk work for documentation.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $80000.00

This is a direct hire opportunity, you will be receiving the the client's competitive benefits package.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Athens,TN.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 27, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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