USAIncoming Quality Engineer (LEAD)
23 ч. назад
USALead
quality managementsupplier qualityinspectionmanufacturing quality
Lead incoming quality inspection activities for supplied components and materials in automotive or regulated manufacturing environments.
Обязанности
- Incoming Quality Operations Leadership
- Lead and manage incoming quality inspection activities for all purchased components and materials.
- Develop, implement, and improve incoming inspection procedures, acceptance criteria, and control plans.
- Ensure consistent execution of incoming quality standards across manufacturing operations.
- Lead, mentor, and support quality technicians and team leaders responsible for incoming inspections.
- Support daily manufacturing operations by quickly addressing incoming material quality concerns.
- Supplier Quality & Containment Management
- Serve as the primary incoming quality contact for supplier-related quality concerns.
- Collaborate with suppliers to communicate quality expectations and drive corrective actions.
- Manage containment activities for non-conforming material, including segregation, documentation, rework, return, or scrap decisions.
- Monitor supplier quality performance and support improvement initiatives.
- Partner with Supplier Quality teams to reduce recurring supplier defects.
- Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
- Analyze incoming quality data and identify trends impacting manufacturing performance.
- Lead root cause investigations and corrective/preventive action activities.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, capability, cost reduction, and risk mitigation.
- Support implementation of quality best practices and robust inspection processes.
- Launch & Production Readiness Support
- Support new product introductions and manufacturing launches.
- Validate incoming materials and components to ensure production readiness.
- Support PPAP activities and production release requirements.
- Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Operations teams to resolve launch-related quality concerns.
- Audit, Compliance & Documentation
- Support incoming quality audits and compliance activities aligned with IATF 16949, AIAG, and internal requirements.
- Maintain inspection records, supplier quality documentation, and control plans.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Promote a safe and compliant work environment.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration & Training
- Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and Supplier Quality teams to resolve quality issues.
- Provide technical guidance and quality support to manufacturing personnel.
- Train and coach quality technicians on inspection methods and quality standards.
- Drive alignment across teams on incoming quality expectations and continuous improvement objectives.
- Profile:
- Experienced quality professional with strong knowledge of incoming inspection and supplier quality processes.
- Hands-on leader capable of managing teams while remaining involved in daily operations.
- Strong ownership mentality with a proactive approach to problem solving.
- Comfortable operating within a fast-paced startup or launch environment.
- Excellent communicator able to work effectively with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and engineering groups.
- Strong analytical mindset with proven root cause investigation capabilities.
- Focused on continuous improvement, quality excellence, and operational performance.
- Highly organized and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Must Have:
- 5+ years of experience in Incoming Quality, Supplier Quality, or Manufacturing Quality within automotive or regulated manufacturing environments.
- Experience leading quality technicians, inspectors, or quality teams.
- Strong knowledge of incoming inspection processes and containment activities.
- Experience working directly with suppliers to resolve quality concerns and drive corrective actions.
- Knowledge of automotive quality standards and methodologies including IATF 16949, AIAG, APQP, PPAP, MSA, and SPC.
- Experience performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
- Experience supporting manufacturing operations, production launches, and quality issue resolution.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Permanent US work authorization required.
- Good to Have:
- Experience supporting electric vehicle programs or high-voltage components.
- Six Sigma, ASQ, CQE, or other Quality certifications.
- Experience supporting startup, launch, or greenfield manufacturing operations.
- Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing environments.
- Supplier development or supplier performance improvement experience.
- Previous experience within OEM or Tier 1 automotive organizations.
- Experience implementing or improving incoming quality processes from the ground up.
Другое
- We’re , 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 , 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.
- Overview :
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field, with a minimum of 5+ years of experience in Incoming Quality, Supplier Quality, or Manufacturing Quality within automotive or regulated manufacturing environments.
- This role is responsible for leading all incoming quality inspection activities for supplied components and materials entering Client manufacturing operations.
- The successful candidate will ensure incoming parts meet quality requirements, support production readiness, drive supplier accountability, and lead a team responsible for inspection and containment activities.
- The ideal candidate has strong experience in supplier and manufacturing quality, incoming inspection processes, problem-solving, team leadership, and cross-functional collaboration. This individual will play a critical role in supporting production launches, improving supplier quality performance, and building robust incoming quality processes within a fast-paced automotive startup environment.