Quality Engineer

About the role

The Quality Engineer leads Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities, including Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and part warrants, while developing and maintaining quality objectives through continuous improvement and direct customer interaction on existing and new products. This role drives customer issue resolution, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives, and serves as the primary quality liaison between customers, suppliers, and manufacturing operations. The Quality Engineer also manages Statistical Process Control (SPC) activities, coordinates process audits, and supports a safe work environment in full compliance with company policies and procedures.

The role is based in a combined office and manufacturing environment that is climate-controlled, providing a comfortable setting for both administrative and shop-floor activities. You will work with advanced equipment and processes in a facility that supports multiple OEMs as a tier 1 provider, offering exposure to sophisticated manufacturing technologies and quality systems. The organization emphasizes long-term career growth and provides a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off and strong medical benefits. The culture focuses on safety, quality, and continuous improvement, with regular collaboration between engineering, production, and quality teams.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Spartanburg, SC.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP activities, including PPAP, part warrants, and all supporting quality documentation for existing and new products.
• Develop and maintain quality objectives through continuous process improvement and direct interaction with customers on quality-related matters.
• Drive customer issue resolution by investigating problems, implementing corrective actions, and leading continuous improvement initiatives.
• Serve as the primary quality liaison between customers, suppliers, and manufacturing operations to address quality concerns and support product launches.
• Interface regularly with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to communicate quality status, requirements, and improvement plans.
• Lead training and development of plant personnel in quality systems, tools, and disciplines to strengthen quality performance across the facility.
• Manage Statistical Process Control (SPC) activities, including data collection, analysis, and follow-up actions to maintain process capability.
• Coordinate and support process audits with quality technicians and analysts to ensure adherence to quality standards and system requirements.
• Provide quality coaching and training to team members to promote consistent application of quality methodologies and tools.
• Prepare and