Quality Engineer

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We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Description:

• BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Quality or equivalent)
• Minimum 3+ years of experience in Quality Engineering within manufacturing environment (automotive preferred)
• Strong knowledge of quality standards and core tools: APQP & PPAP
• Experience with problem-solving methodologies and quality tools (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, etc.)
• Ability to analyze parts and determine conformity vs specifications
• Experience with Class A parts is a plus
• Experience with OEMs (VW is a plus)
• Hands-on experience in production environment and quality lab
• Ability to perform manufacturing process audits and identify improvement areas
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Good level of English

Job Description Details:

• Act as a quality representative within production, ensuring product conformity and supporting manufacturing teams
• Serve as a buffer between production and quality/lab activities
• Analyze parts and validate product quality based on specifications
• Lead and support problem-solving activities using structured methodologies (8D, 5 Why, etc.)
• Identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions
• Perform manufacturing process audits and identify areas for improvement
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the production environment
• Interface directly with customers regarding quality topics
• Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Support lab activities when needed for testing and validation
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and customer requirements

Profile:

• Quality Engineer – Manufacturing / Automotive
• Junior to mid-level (3+ years experience)
• Hands-on and proactive profile, comfortable working on the shop floor
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to work in both production and laboratory environments
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset
• Able to influence and convince teams to implement improvements
• Autonomous and results-driven

Must Have:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality Engineering
• Strong knowledge of APQP & PPAP
• Experience with problem-solving tools (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, etc.)
• Ability to analyze parts and validate conformity
• Experience working in production environment
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to perform process audits and identify improvements
• Hands-on, proactive mindset

Good to Have:

• Experience in automotive industry
• Experience with VW
• Experience with Class A parts
• Experience interfacing directly with customers
• Experience working both in production and lab environments

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.

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