Automotive Part Quality Engineer | APQP, 8D, Travel

ACTalent; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Birmingham, AL seeks a Part Quality Engineer to ensure robust supplier quality for automotive and powertrain components, focusing on new model launches and changes.

You will lead containment during incidents, perform 8D root-cause analysis, maintain APQP and PPAP workflows, and manage the SQMS database with supplier teams. Travel locally to supplier sites and work weekends as needed during launches.

Qualifications

• Technical degree in a relevant field such as Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in supplier or parts quality with an OEM or automotive supplier.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, and 8D problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with suppliers to identify, investigate, and resolve part quality issues.
• Lead containment and crisis management during quality incidents, especially during launches.
• Conduct root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methods (8D).
• Develop, review, and maintain control plans for supplier processes.
• Apply APQP to support new product introductions and changes.
• Manage and update the SQMS database for supplier quality issues and corrective actions.
• Coordinate PPAP documentation and approvals for production readiness.
• Travel locally to supplier sites for on-site investigations, audits, and follow-ups.
• Communicate with internal teams and suppliers on quality expectations and timelines.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to resolve complex quality topics.

Skills

APQP

PPAP

8D problem solving

Root cause analysis

Supplier quality

Cross-functional teams

Communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SQMS

Job description

Actalent in Birmingham, AL seeks a Part Quality Engineer to ensure robust supplier quality for automotive and powertrain components, focusing on new model launches and changes.

You will lead containment during incidents, perform 8D root-cause analysis, maintain APQP and PPAP workflows, and manage the SQMS database with supplier teams. Travel locally to supplier sites and work weekends as needed during launches.