Quality Engineer - APQP & Process Improvement

Actalent; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 59,237,000 - 73,013,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

PTO & leave

Job summary

Actalent is seeking aQuality Engineer to lead APQP activities, PPAP documentation, and SPC efforts in Spartanburg, SC. The role focuses on driving continuous improvement, customer issue resolution, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure product quality across existing and new programs.

The ideal candidate will have a four-year degree (or two-year with 2–5 years quality experience), strong communication skills, and hands-on experience with quality systems, audits, and coaching within a

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree, or a two-year degree combined with 2–5 years of quality experience in a manufacturing environment.
• ASQ CQE certification is a strong plus.
• Experience with multiple OEMs and tier 1 suppliers is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP activities, including PPAP, part warrants, and all supporting quality documentation for existing and new products.
• Develop and maintain quality objectives through continuous process improvement and direct interaction with customers on quality-related matters.
• Drive customer issue resolution by investigating problems, implementing corrective actions, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the primary quality liaison between customers, suppliers, and manufacturing operations to address quality concerns and support product launches.
• Interface regularly with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to communicate quality status, requirements, and improvement plans.
• Lead training and development of plant personnel in quality systems, tools, and disciplines to strengthen quality performance across the facility.
• Manage SPC activities, including data collection, analysis, and follow-up actions to maintain process capability.
• Coordinate and support process audits with quality technicians and analysts to ensure adherence to quality standards and system requirements.
• Provide quality coaching and training to team members to promote consistent application of quality methodologies and tools.
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation and reports related to quality systems, audits, and continuous improvement activities.
• Support audit activities, including internal system audits and customer or third-party audits, by providing documentation and process evidence.
• Review SOPs for quality impact and recommend updates to improve process control and product conformity.
• Support and promote a safe work environment, ensuring compliance with company policies and quality system requirements.

Skills

Communication

Computer literacy

Quality tools

QS-9000 quality system

Quality engineering

APQP

PPAP

SOP reviews

Customer quality

SPC

Training / coaching

Technical writing

Audits

Education

Four-year college degree

Two-year degree + 2–5 years quality experience

Tools

QS-9000 quality system

Job description

Actalent is seeking aQuality Engineer to lead APQP activities, PPAP documentation, and SPC efforts in Spartanburg, SC. The role focuses on driving continuous improvement, customer issue resolution, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure product quality across existing and new programs.

The ideal candidate will have a four-year degree (or two-year with 2–5 years quality experience), strong communication skills, and hands-on experience with quality systems, audits, and coaching within a