Process Quality Engineer

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we’ve been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that’s by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.
 
ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.
 
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world’s most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don’t have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

As a Process Quality Engineer you will be responsible for;

We are looking for a Process Quality Engineer – Control Plan & Process Risk, responsible for developing and maintaining Control Plans as part of the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process. This role will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturing processes meet defined quality standards and risk management protocols, with a focus on technical inspection data, process compliance, and key characteristic traceability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation and update of Control Plans using inputs such as PFMEA, SOIs, technical drawings, routings, and process standards (AIPI, IPDA) focusing on quality assurance.
• Define and provide technical inspection criteria for Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 inspections, ensuring alignment with product/process specifications.
• Collaborate with Multi-Functional Teams (MFT) to review, validate, and approve documentation related to control plans and risk analysis.
• Identify and report Key Characteristics (KCs) and Critical to Inspection (CTI) features to ensure traceability and quality focus throughout the process.
• Evaluate the need for and contribute to SARI (Systemic or Administrative Risk Indicator) or QSR (Quality Surveillance Report) declarations where applicable.
• Ensure all control plan files are updated, version-controlled, and accessible for audit and operational use.
• Support continuous improvement and problem-solving initiatives across engineering, quality, and production teams.

Qualifications;

• Experience in aerospace, automotive, or highly regulated industries.
• Working knowledge of APQP, knowledge in IATF 16949, AS9100 is a plus.
• PLM or QMS software experience is a plus.
• AIRINA, Normaster, IPDA knowledge is a plus.
• Six Sigma Green Belt, ASQ CQE, or equivalent certifications preferred.
• 2-4 years of experience preferred

Salary Range: $70K-$80K 

Location: On-site in Mobile, AL

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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