Quality Engineer: Root-Cause Solver & APQP Leader

Wam Global; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Wolverine Advanced Materials in Blacksburg, VA is seeking a Quality Engineer to support, plan, develop, and maintain quality systems throughout manufacturing. You will mentor the quality lab team, drive improvements, and ensure conformance to IATF16949, PPAP, and APQP requirements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and hands-on quality engineering experience, with strong data analysis, problem solving, and travel as needed. On-site position with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Experience in Quality Engineering; metallurgical background a plus.
• Strong knowledge of problem-solving and statistical tools (DOE, FMEA, Six Sigma, IATF 16949 auditing, Control Plans, MSA/Gage R&R, APQP, PPAP, Lean, LPA).
• ASQ Certification (CQE, CQM, or SSBB) preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and multi-task while maintaining quality standards.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, interfacing with all levels including customers.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Prepare PPAP documentation including PFMEA, control charts, capability studies, data, and certifications.
• Collect and analyze statistical data related to process performance; report findings and improvements.
• Lead root-cause analysis for customer complaints using 5 Whys, 8D, and Fishbone.
• Review specs, blueprints, and customer requirements; develop inspection procedures.
• Support Quality Manager with monthly reporting and provide weekly/monthly quality reports.
• Serve as Quality Manager or Department Head in absence.
• Support IATF 16949 auditing (internal/external).
• Monitor incoming quality; provide training on inspection/disposition of incoming product.
• Design part-specific gauges/fixtures; participate in APQP.
• Support measurement systems (MSA, calibration, validations, training).
• Supervise and mentor Quality Lab and Auditing personnel.

Skills

Quality engineering

DOE

FMEA

Six Sigma

IATF 16949 auditing

Control Plans

MSA/Gage R&R

APQP

PPAP

Lean

LPA

ASQ CQE/CQM/SSBB

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Wolverine Advanced Materials in Blacksburg, VA is seeking a Quality Engineer to support, plan, develop, and maintain quality systems throughout manufacturing. You will mentor the quality lab team, drive improvements, and ensure conformance to IATF16949, PPAP, and APQP requirements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and hands-on quality engineering experience, with strong data analysis, problem solving, and travel as needed. On-site position with competitive salary and benefits.