Quality Engineer: APQP/SPC Lead (Onsite, Contract-to-Hire)

The Visual Group; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 5,924,000 - 7,301,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term disability

HSA

Job summary

Actalent in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead APQP activities, PPAP documentation, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will coordinate SPC, audits, and quality training while serving as the liaison between customers, suppliers, and production teams.

The role requires a four‑year degree (or two‑year degree with 2–5 years’ quality experience) and hands‑on experience with quality systems.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree, or a two-year degree with 2–5 years quality experience in manufacturing.
• Experience with APQP, PPAP and part warrants.
• Experience in QS-9000 quality system environment.
• ASQ CQE or TS16949 internal auditor is a strong plus.
• Experience working with multiple OEMs and tier 1 suppliers is beneficial.
• Ability to lead continuous improvement initiatives across cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency in quality coaching, training, and technical guidance to plant personnel.
• Technical writing skills for clear quality documentation.
• Experience supporting and participating in process and system audits.

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, procedures, and applicable quality system requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Quality tools

APQP

PPAP

SOP reviews

SPC

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Quality coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree or 2-year degree + 2–5 years quality experience

Tools

QS-9000 system

Job description

Actalent in Spartanburg, SC is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead APQP activities, PPAP documentation, and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. You will coordinate SPC, audits, and quality training while serving as the liaison between customers, suppliers, and production teams.

The role requires a four‑year degree (or two‑year degree with 2–5 years’ quality experience) and hands‑on experience with quality systems.