Senior Quality Engineer - APQP Lead (Onsite & Travel)

Blue Chip Talent; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite role

Travel up to 10%

Job summary

Blue Chip Talent is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to lead APQP activities and drive quality improvements across manufacturing operations and supplier networks.

The role is 100% onsite with some travel; candidates must be US citizens or green card holders. 5+ years of manufacturing quality experience and leadership are required, with expertise in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and related standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of manufacturing quality experience in automotive, aerospace, defense, or a regulated industry.
• 5+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and SPC.
• Familiarity with AS9100D, IATF 16949, ISO 9001, and AS9145.
• Experience with 8D, 5 Why, root cause analysis, and Cp/Cpk.
• Bachelor's degree or 10+ years of relevant experience with a high school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP processes, including PFD, PFMEA, Control Plans, and PPAP.
• Manage quality requirements throughout new product development and production.
• Coordinate supplier PPAP submissions, approvals, and quality improvements.
• Develop and execute product validation testing and inspection procedures.
• Lead root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to ensure quality compliance.

Skills

Leadership

APQP knowledge

PPAP knowledge

PFMEA knowledge

Control Plans knowledge

Root cause analysis

Process capability Cp/Cpk

Education

Bachelor's degree OR 10+ years experience with high school diploma

Tools

AS9100D

IATF 16949

ISO 9001

AS9145

Job description

Blue Chip Talent is seeking an experienced Quality Engineer to lead APQP activities and drive quality improvements across manufacturing operations and supplier networks.

The role is 100% onsite with some travel; candidates must be US citizens or green card holders. 5+ years of manufacturing quality experience and leadership are required, with expertise in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and related standards.