APQP Quality Engineer — Supplier & Launch Excellence

val's services; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Val's Services in California is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead pre-production builds and product launches, ensuring readiness through APQP and maintaining process capability and product conformity. You will coordinate cross-functional corrective actions, perform root cause analyses, review drawings, manage nonconformances, and mentor teams in problem-solving tools and quality procedures.

Strong knowledge of GD&T, Six Sigma, DMAIC, and data visualization is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 7-10 years in quality engineering with leadership in problem-solving and cross-functional support.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software and data visualization.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills; knowledge of GD&T and metrology.
• Experience with Six Sigma, DMAIC and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pre-production readiness and APQP processes.
• Develop inspection criteria and apply SPC and measurement analysis.
• Lead root cause analyses and drive corrective actions for field failures.
• Interface with suppliers and internal teams to define quality standards.
• Mentor teams in problem-solving tools and quality procedures.
• Review drawings for accuracy and manage nonconformances and quality docs.

Skills

Quality leadership

APQP

Statistical analysis

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional teams

Documentation & reporting

Education

BSc Mechanical Eng

Tools

Minitab

MS Project

Power BI

Metrology software

GD&T software

Job description

Val's Services in California is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead pre-production builds and product launches, ensuring readiness through APQP and maintaining process capability and product conformity. You will coordinate cross-functional corrective actions, perform root cause analyses, review drawings, manage nonconformances, and mentor teams in problem-solving tools and quality procedures.

Strong knowledge of GD&T, Six Sigma, DMAIC, and data visualization is required.