Quality Engineer - Supplier Audits & Quality Systems

Actalent; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retention Bonus

Job summary

Actalent, based in Southbridge, MA, is seeking a dedicated Quality Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will conduct supplier audits, support incoming inspections, and drive quality system improvements for critical suppliers, contributing to supply chain risk assessments and reviewing customer requirements to determine appropriate inspection processes.

The role involves working with gauges and inspection devices, partnering with Process Engineering on data collection techniques,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience working with customers or suppliers on quality issues and corrective actions.
• Proficiency in inspection techniques, including FAI, inspection plans, and measuring tools.
• Familiarity with SCAR, ISO 9001, AS9100, PPAP, SPC, and metal components.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier audits to qualify and evaluate new and existing suppliers.
• Support incoming inspection and communicate with suppliers regarding SCARs.
• Develop critical suppliers on quality system improvements.
• Contribute to supply chain risk assessments and scorecards.
• Review customer requirements and specifications related to vendor-supplied materials.
• Determine inspection processes and device capabilities.
• Work with various gauges, instruments, and inspection devices.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering to develop data collection techniques.
• Conduct First Article Inspections and review documentation with Engineering.
• Assist in training individuals in inspection methods.
• Review root causes and corrective actions in response to supplier issues.
• Travel for vendor visits and audits.

Skills

Quality engineering

Supplier audits

Inspection planning

Customer/supplier QA

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Measurement tools

First Article Inspection

SCAR/PPAP

ISO 9001 / AS9100

Job description

Actalent, based in Southbridge, MA, is seeking a dedicated Quality Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will conduct supplier audits, support incoming inspections, and drive quality system improvements for critical suppliers, contributing to supply chain risk assessments and reviewing customer requirements to determine appropriate inspection processes.

The role involves working with gauges and inspection devices, partnering with Process Engineering on data collection techniques,