Automotive Quality Engineer: Root-Cause & Supplier Excellence

Actalent; Akron (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer in Akron, PA to lead quality efforts in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will drive root-cause investigations, develop corrective actions, and conduct audits with a focus on IATF/AS9100 compliance.

The role collaborates closely with suppliers, customers, and internal teams to improve product quality and sustain robust documentation. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in quality engineering, hands-on experience with APQP/PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with IATF and AS9100 quality standards.
• Proficiency in APQP and PPAP processes.
• Experience with FMEA and Control Plans.
• MSA and SPC knowledge.
• Experience auditing internal, supplier, and quality systems.
• Strong 8D problem-solving能力.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and verify specifications.
• Metrology experience with calipers, gauges, Keyence, or Nikon.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations for internal, supplier, and customer quality issues using structured problem-solving methodologies (8D).
• Develop, implement, and manage corrective and preventive actions (CAR/SCAR) to address nonconformances.
• Conduct internal, supplier, and quality system audits for IATF/AS9100 compliance.
• Support supplier quality management by monitoring supplier performance and driving improvements.
• Collaborate with suppliers and customers to resolve quality concerns and ensure timely communication.
• Support APQP activities and new product introductions, including Control Plans and quality documentation.
• Manage PPAP activities, including documentation review, submission, and approval.
• Perform FAI and ensure accurate quality documentation for new and existing products.
• Analyze quality data using SPC to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain and improve the quality management system with procedures and records.
• Interpret drawings and specs to define inspection criteria.
• Use metrology tools for dimensional inspections to verify conformance.
• Develop/update work instructions, inspection plans, and quality reports.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to address process issues and improve production efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles to reduce defects.

Skills

Quality engineering

Automotive quality

IATF/AS9100

APQP/PPAP

FMEA

MSA/SPC

Auditing (internal/supplier)

8D problem solving

Engineering drawings

Metrology tools

Supplier quality management

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Keyence

Nikon

Calipers

Gauges

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer in Akron, PA to lead quality efforts in a high-volume manufacturing environment. You will drive root-cause investigations, develop corrective actions, and conduct audits with a focus on IATF/AS9100 compliance.

The role collaborates closely with suppliers, customers, and internal teams to improve product quality and sustain robust documentation. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in quality engineering, hands-on experience with APQP/PPAP, FMEA, SPC, and