Advanced Quality Engineer

Actalent • Kendallville, IN

32d • $37 - $44 • Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Quality Engineer is responsible for leading new product launches, developing and documenting Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) documents, and ensuring successful Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions. This role involves training operational teams on new processes, leading problem-solving efforts, performing process capability studies, and ensuring adherence to customer-specific quality requirements. Key duties also include supporting continuous improvement and working with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Proficiency in PPAP, APQP, and quality engineering.
• Strong skills in customer interaction.
• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5-10 years of experience as a quality engineer.
• 3-5 years of experience as an advanced quality engineer.
• Experience in creating control plans, process flow, and FMEA.
• Gauge R&R experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure familiarity with customer-specific Quality System requirements.
• Develop Gauge R&R and oversee new gauge development.
• Act as liaison with external parties (customers and suppliers) on matters relating to the quality system.
• Lead and participate in APQP and new product launch activities, creating and updating process Control Plans and FMEA as needed.
• Interface with Program Management, Quality Engineers/Auditors, and Manufacturing teams.
• Support IATF16949 initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees