Senior Quality Engineer: APQP/PPAP & Continuous Improvement

Saft America, Inc.; Valdosta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Saft America, Inc. in Valdosta, GA seeks a Sr. Quality Engineer to implement APQP/PPAP, maintain Control Plans, and monitor processes for scrap/rework.

You will ensure documentation accuracy for production processes and lead corrective actions with cross-functional teams. The role requires a B.S. in Engineering (preferred) or related AA S with substantial QA experience, ISO 9001/AS9100 knowledge, and strong data-analysis skills.

Qualifications

• B.S. Degree preferred with 2–3 years as a Quality Engineer or A.A.S with 4–7 years experience.
• ISO 9001, AS9100 and manufacturing process knowledge.
• Root cause analysis tools such as Fault Tree, Ishikawa, Turtle Diagram and 5Y.
• Ability to use measuring devices (calipers, micrometers, bore gauge, CMM).
• Experience with data analysis, AS9102 First Article Inspections, audits and cross-functional problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Train production teams on root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Participate in Design Reviews to define production requirements.
• Track customer claims and perform failure analysis reports.
• Provide monthly reporting on customer claims trends and corrective actions.
• Support field service events and audits.
• Participate in internal audits and quality assurance across departments.

Skills

APQP/PPAP

Root cause analysis

MS Office

Quality engineering

Data analysis

Education

B.S. Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial)

A.A.S. in related field

Tools

CMM

Calipers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Saft America, Inc. in Valdosta, GA seeks a Sr. Quality Engineer to implement APQP/PPAP, maintain Control Plans, and monitor processes for scrap/rework.

You will ensure documentation accuracy for production processes and lead corrective actions with cross-functional teams. The role requires a B.S. in Engineering (preferred) or related AA S with substantial QA experience, ISO 9001/AS9100 knowledge, and strong data-analysis skills.