Quality Engineer - Drive Process Excellence in Manufacturing

AKG of America

Mebane (NC)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Shift differential opportunities

Company-paid life, STD, and LTD

Training and advancement opportunities

Team-oriented safety culture

Stable manufacturing environment

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

AKG of America is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead quality initiatives in a manufacturing setting. You will drive APQP/PPAP processes, review drawings during launches, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to uphold ISO 9001:2015 and IATF 16949 standards.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, a background in engineering, and experience with PFMEAs, control plans, and MRB activities. Occasional travel and a focus on continuous improvement are expected.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
3–4 years in automotive, heavy equipment, or industrial manufacturing.
PPAP, APQP, Control Plans, PFMEA experience preferred.
ISO Internal Auditor training or equivalent is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead APQP and PPAP submissions, including review and approval of PPAP documentation and inspection reports.
Review product drawings and represent Quality during new product launches, kick-off meetings, and engineering changes.
Support development and maintenance of PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Work Instructions with cross-functional teams.
Review, approve, and manage non-conformance reports, MRB activities, and containment actions.
Lead root cause analysis and drive corrective, preventive, and continuous improvement actions.
Serve as the primary quality contact for assigned customer accounts, visits, and issue resolution.
Support supplier quality activities, including PPAP approval, defect containment, RGA, and supplier corrective actions.
Conduct and support internal, process, external, and customer audits, including Gemba walks.
Monitor, analyze, and report Quality KPIs and Built-In-Quality metrics.
Maintain quality records, inspection data, and SAP quality-related documentation.
Develop and deliver quality training and coaching to quality personnel and production employees.
Drive horizontal deployment of lessons learned to prevent recurrence across products and processes.
Ensure compliance with customer requirements, AKG QMS, Environmental Management system and applicable regulatory standards.
Support warranty investigations and prepare customer warranty analysis reports as assigned.
Advise internal teams on customer and supplier quality requirements, specifications, and industry standards.