Sr. Quality Engineer - The Pivot Group

Are you passionate about driving quality excellence in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? We're seeking a skilled Quality Engineer who thrives on solving complex issues, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating with both suppliers and customers. If you're ready to pivot into a role where your expertise in quality systems will make an impact, this could be the perfect next step for your career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage APQP documentation to support the Product Realization Process, ensuring adherence to customer requirements (e.g., FMEA, MSA, SPC, PPAP).
• Maintain detailed quality documentation, ensuring it meets organizational specifications for control and accessibility.
• Collaborate with customer teams to resolve quality concerns and issues efficiently.
• Lead the development and maintenance of formal quality systems (ISO 9001 & IATF 16949).
• Champion continuous improvement and best practices to enhance quality systems and processes.
• Solve complex quality challenges using advanced tools, facilitating root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Oversee supplier quality, ensuring gage design approval, PPAP submission, and product quality meet customer specifications.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of quality.
• Develop and execute plans to ensure zero issues during product launches and maintain high standards in manufacturing quality.
• Estimate gage costs and manage gage procurement, including design approvals and customer alignment.

Recommended Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Extensive knowledge of KDCs, SPC, MSA, and AIAG processes.
• Experience developing APQP documentation and executing PPAP submissions.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, including ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 standards.
• Ability to lead complex problem-solving efforts and manage supplier quality processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with launching new programs and managing pre/post-SOP processes.
• Expertise in gage procurement, including quoting, design, and approval processes.
• Proven track record in driving continuous improvement initiatives within a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and provide training to team members at all levels.

Who Should Apply:

• Quality Engineers
• Manufacturing Engineers
• Supplier Quality Engineers
• APQP Specialists
• Continuous Improvement Engineers

If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a pivotal impact on product quality, we'd love to hear from you. This is a dynamic opportunity to grow, lead, and shape the future of manufacturing excellence! Apply today!