Process Quality Engineer

Alten Technology USA; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Alten Technology USA in Mobile, AL is seeking a Process Quality Engineer to strengthen our aerospace and automotive quality programs. You’ll lead creation and update of control plans, define inspection criteria, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure product conformance.

The role emphasizes risk analysis, traceability of key characteristics, and support for continuous improvement across engineering and production.

Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with APQP and IATF 16949 or AS9100 or equivalent.
• Certifications: Six Sigma Green Belt or ASQ CQE preferred; 1–3 years’ experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead creation and update of Control Plans using inputs such as PFMEA, drawings, routings, and process standards focusing on quality assurance.
• Define and provide technical inspection criteria for Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 inspections, ensuring alignment with product/process specifications.
• Collaborate with Multi‑Functional Teams (MFT) to review, validate, and approve documentation related to control plans and risk analysis.
• Identify and report Key Characteristics (KCs) and CTI features to ensure traceability and quality focus throughout the process.
• Evaluate the need for and contribute to SARI or QSR declarations where applicable.
• Ensure all control plan files are updated, version‑controlled, and accessible for audit and operational use.
• Support continuous improvement and problem‑solving initiatives across engineering, quality, and production teams.

Skills

Aerospace industry experience

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Quality assurance

Six Sigma

Tools

PLM software

QMS software

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life‑saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

As a Process Quality Engineer you will be responsible for;

• Lead the creation and update of Control Plansusing inputs such as PFMEA, SOIs, technical drawings, routings, and process standards (AIPI, IPDA) focusing on quality assurance.
• Define and provide technical inspection criteria for Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 inspections, ensuring alignment with product/process specifications.
• Collaborate with Multi‑Functional Teams (MFT)to review, validate, and approve documentation related to control plans and risk analysis.
• Identify and report Key Characteristics (KCs)and Critical to Inspection (CTI)features to ensure traceability and quality focus throughout the process.
• Evaluate the need for and contribute to SARI (Systemic or Administrative Risk Indicator)or QSR (Quality Surveillance Report)declarations where applicable.
• Ensure all control plan files are updated, version‑controlled, and accessible for audit and operational use.
• Support continuous improvement and problem‑solving initiatives across engineering, quality, and production teams.

Qualifications;

• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or highly regulated industries.
• Working knowledge of APQP, knowledge in IATF 16949, AS9100 is a plus.
• PLM or QMS software experience is a plus.
• Six Sigma Green Belt, ASQ CQE, or equivalent certifications preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience preferred

Salary Range: $66k-$77k

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job‑related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience

MANDATORY FOR ALL REMOTE/HYBRID AND/OR CALIFORNIA, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, HAWAII, COLORADO, MARYLAND, CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, MINNESOTA, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, NEVADA, NEW YORK, RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON STATE & CINCINNATI, OHIO, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, TOLEDO, OHIO BASED ROLES.

Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position. - OPTIONAL

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice:

Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement:

As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.