Plant Quality Engineer

Talent Wave Associates; Carrollton (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Wave Associates is seeking a Quality Assurance Coordinator to oversee QA activities in a manufacturing environment, ensuring product quality and regulatory compliance in customer projects.

You will collaborate with engineering, production, and suppliers, lead PPAP submissions, perform root cause analyses, and drive continuous improvement while traveling to customer sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Experience with PPAP / Submission process systems or equivalent.
• Experience with internal auditing.
• Exposure to OEM specifications, standards, and quality systems.
• Effective communication skills across all levels of personnel.
• Familiarity with AIAG core tools such as FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA, APQP, and PPAP.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; associate degree with relevant experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all PPAP activities with relevant teams and ensure timely submissions to customer systems.
• Regularly update customers on PPAP status and timing.
• Facilitate effective communication and containment of quality issues identified by customers, which may involve travel to customer locations.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions for customer quality issues, ensuring all information is uploaded into the appropriate customer database.
• Respond to every customer complaint within the specified timeframe.
• Manage customer relationships to ensure a positive view of the organization.
• Establish boundary samples with customers for subjective quality issues.
• Assist manufacturing departments in developing Control Plans and Work Instructions in line with PFMEAs, Process Flows, quality system procedures, and customer requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional APQP meetings to address open issues and necessary actions.
• Conduct supplier quality system surveys according to ISO/IATF 16949 requirements.
• Assist the Supplier Quality Engineer by reviewing and approving supplier PPAPs and attending supplier run-at-rate trials as needed.
• Engage in continuous improvement programs to meet departmental performance objectives.
• Perform duties in line with the Supplier Quality Manual and ISO/IATF 16949 procedures.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Project coordination

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Associate degree with related experience

Tools

PPAP systems

AIAG core tools

Job description

Are you passionate about ensuring top-notch quality in manufacturing and eager to drive improvements in a dynamic environment?

About the Role

This position is crucial for coordinating quality assurance activities and maintaining high standards in manufacturing processes. You will work closely with various teams to ensure product quality and compliance with customer requirements, contributing significantly to the organization's success.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate all PPAP activities with relevant teams and ensure timely submissions to customer systems.
• Regularly update customers on PPAP status and timing.
• Facilitate effective communication and containment of quality issues identified by customers, which may involve travel to customer locations.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement permanent corrective actions for customer quality issues, ensuring all information is uploaded into the appropriate customer database.
• Respond to every customer complaint within the specified timeframe.
• Manage customer relationships to ensure a positive view of the organization.
• Establish boundary samples with customers for subjective quality issues.
• Assist manufacturing departments in developing Control Plans and Work Instructions in line with PFMEAs, Process Flows, quality system procedures, and customer requirements.
• Participate in cross-functional APQP meetings to address open issues and necessary actions.
• Conduct supplier quality system surveys according to ISO/IATF 16949 requirements.
• Assist the Supplier Quality Engineer by reviewing and approving supplier PPAPs and attending supplier run-at-rate trials as needed.
• Engage in continuous improvement programs to meet departmental performance objectives.
• Perform duties in line with the Supplier Quality Manual and ISO/IATF 16949 procedures.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to travel within and outside of the U.S.
• Knowledge of PPAP / Submission process systems or equivalent.
• Experience with internal auditing.
• Exposure to OEM specifications, standards, and quality systems.
• Effective communication skills across all levels of personnel.
• Familiarity with AIAG core tools such as FMEA, Control Plan, SPC, MSA, APQP, and PPAP.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred. An Associate's degree with related experience or at least four years of relevant work experience may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.

At Talent Wave Associates, we connect outstanding talent with exceptional opportunities. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering an inclusive, people-first recruiting experience.