Quality Engineer - Root Cause & Supplier Quality Leader

Actalent; Akron (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Actalent in Akron, PA is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead root cause investigations, drive corrective actions, and audit quality systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role supports supplier quality, APQP and NPI, PPAP, and FAI documentation, with strong data analysis and communication requirements.

The position is permanent and onsite in Akron, offering collaboration across manufacturing and quality teams, with emphasis on continuous improvement in automotive/high-volume

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in engineering, quality, manufacturing or related field.
• 5+ years in quality engineering within manufacturing, automotive preferred.
• Experience with IATF/AS9100, APQP/PPAP, FMEA and SPC/MSA.
• Auditing experience across internal, supplier, and quality systems.
• Experience leading 8D root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Strong interpretation of drawings and metrology data.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations for internal and supplier quality issues using structured methods.
• Develop and manage CAR/SCAR processes to address nonconformances.
• Conduct internal, supplier and quality system audits for compliance.
• Monitor supplier performance and manage supplier scorecards for improvement.
• Collaborate with customers and suppliers to resolve quality concerns promptly.
• Support APQP activities and NPI, including Control Plans and quality documentation.
• Manage PPAP activities and ensure documentation review and approval.
• Perform FAI and ensure complete quality documentation for new/existing products.
• Analyze quality data with SPC/MSA to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Maintain and improve the quality management system and records.
• Interpret drawings and specs to define inspection criteria.
• Use metrology tools (Keyence, Nikon, calipers) for dimensional inspections.
• Develop work instructions, inspection plans, and quality reports.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to address process issues and improve quality.
• Lead Lean improvement initiatives to reduce defects and optimize production.
• Support automotive/aerospace-type production environments during launches.
• Communicate quality performance updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Quality engineering

Automotive quality

IATF/AS9100

APQP/PPAP

FMEA

SPC/MSA

8D root cause

Audits (internal/supplier)

Engineering drawings

Metrology

Supplier quality

Communication

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Keyence

Nikon

Calipers

Job description

Actalent in Akron, PA is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead root cause investigations, drive corrective actions, and audit quality systems in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role supports supplier quality, APQP and NPI, PPAP, and FAI documentation, with strong data analysis and communication requirements.

The position is permanent and onsite in Akron, offering collaboration across manufacturing and quality teams, with emphasis on continuous improvement in automotive/high-volume