Quality Engineer: NPI & Process Improvement Lead

Actalent; Tennessee; On-site; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance (AD&D)

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent in Memphis, TN is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive new product launches and continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting. You will ensure high-quality production and customer satisfaction through quality standards and corrective actions.

Responsibilities include leading APQP-based quality planning, developing inspection plans, and collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams. 5+ years in quality engineering with ISO experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial, or similar).
• 5+ years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing (electronics preferred).
• Experience with core quality tools (PFMEA, Control Plans, 8D, SPC, Lean/Six Sigma, etc.).
• Strong root cause analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ISO standards and audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality planning for new product introductions using APQP methodologies.
• Support quoting and process design from a quality perspective.
• Develop inspection processes, control plans, and documentation.
• Investigate customer and supplier discrepancies and drive corrective actions (8D, RCA).
• Partner with suppliers on quality improvements and audits.
• Implement and maintain ISO and quality system requirements.
• Analyze data using SPC and other quality tools to improve processes.
• Support training initiatives related to quality standards and practices.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and customers.
• Supervise quality technicians and inspectors.

Skills

APQP methodologies

Quality planning

Root cause analysis

Process improvement

Data analysis (SPC)

Cross-functional collaboration

Supervisory experience

ISO audits

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Quality/Manufacturing/Industrial)

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

8D

SPC

Lean Six Sigma

PFD

DMAIC

PPAP

A3

Audit

Value Stream Mapping

Job description

Actalent in Memphis, TN is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive new product launches and continuous improvement in a manufacturing setting. You will ensure high-quality production and customer satisfaction through quality standards and corrective actions.

Responsibilities include leading APQP-based quality planning, developing inspection plans, and collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional teams. 5+ years in quality engineering with ISO experience is preferred.