Quality Engineer: Lead Improvements & APQP Initiatives

Colonial Group; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Competitive Benefits

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Quality Engineer to provide quality leadership at the plant and support continuous improvement initiatives. The role involves applying quality tools, leading investigations, and coordinating cross-functional teams to resolve issues on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities include conducting MSA, validating APQP for production, maintaining quality documentation, and supporting customer-facing quality activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field; engineering preferred.
• 3+ years experience in AIAG APQP processes.
• Quality certifications desirable (CQE, Six Sigma, CQA).

Responsibilities

• Support the manufacturing floor with quality activities.
• Lead investigations into quality concerns with cross functional teams.
• Ensure corrective actions are implemented and validated for effectiveness.
• Verify appropriate documents are updated.
• Maintain quality documentation and obtain customer approval when required.
• Conduct MSA and validate error proofing on the floor.
• Lead short-term quality initiatives to improve KPIs.
• Participate in Engineering Change process to update standards.

Skills

Quality tools (8D)

APQP

FMEA

Control Plans

MSA

SPC

Cross-functional leadership

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/technical field

10+ years industry experience

AIAG APQP knowledge

Job description

Colonial Group is seeking a Quality Engineer to provide quality leadership at the plant and support continuous improvement initiatives. The role involves applying quality tools, leading investigations, and coordinating cross-functional teams to resolve issues on the manufacturing floor.

Responsibilities include conducting MSA, validating APQP for production, maintaining quality documentation, and supporting customer-facing quality activities.