Senior Quality Engineer: Lead APQP & Continuous Improvement

Actalent; Jonesborough (TN); On-site; USD 99,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plans

Paid time off and flexible scheduling

Professional development and education

Mentorship and career growth

Inclusive and collaborative workplace

Performance-based incentives

4 - 10's

Job summary

Actalent is hiring a Quality Engineer in Jonesborough, TN, to ensure products meet stringent quality standards and customer requirements. The role spans quality support across programs, audits, and APQP documentation, reporting to the Lead Manager of Quality as part of the quality team.

The position requires a 7+ year background in quality engineering, GD&T and APQP proficiency, and DoD/DOE clearance eligibility; travel may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related technical discipline.
• 7+ years of quality engineering experience.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Understanding of ANSI Y14.5 Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Experience creating and managing APQP Core Tool documentation.
• Knowledge of machining and fabrication processes, including milling, turning, grinding, and metal fabrication.
• Experience with gaging, gauge R&R studies, inspection techniques, and dimensional verification methods.
• Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and process capability analysis.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and interact effectively with all organizational levels.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD/DOE security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily production floor support by troubleshooting manufacturing, inspection, and testing processes.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Programs, Contracts, Health & Safety, and other departments to ensure quality requirements and process controls are maintained.
• Perform contract reviews and quality planning for new and existing products.
• Review manufacturing and inspection plans using GD&T principles and engineering drawings.
• Develop specifications and process parameters based on customer requirements.
• Create and maintain APQP Core Tool documentation in accordance with contract requirements.
• Identify, design, and coordinate procurement of part-specific functional gaging when required.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Quality department and across site operations.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of quality documentation, inspection plans, and procedures.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to improve product quality.
• Communicate directly with customers regarding quality-related matters.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Conduct supplier quality evaluations and vendor site visits as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Quality engineering

GD&T reading

APQP documentation

SPC

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Manufacturing or related

Tools

Gaging & inspection tools

Excel

APQP Core Tools

Job description

Actalent is hiring a Quality Engineer in Jonesborough, TN, to ensure products meet stringent quality standards and customer requirements. The role spans quality support across programs, audits, and APQP documentation, reporting to the Lead Manager of Quality as part of the quality team.

The position requires a 7+ year background in quality engineering, GD&T and APQP proficiency, and DoD/DOE clearance eligibility; travel may be needed.