Quality Engineer

About the role

At AKG, we believe great people build great products. We are looking for dependable, safety-focused team members who want to grow their skills and be part of a company that values teamwork, accountability, respect, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy hands-on work, problem-solving, and working with precision equipment in a manufacturing environment, we encourage you to apply. We will train you.

Responsibilities

• Lead APQP and PPAP submissions, including review and approval of PPAP documentation and inspection reports.
• Review product drawings and represent Quality during new product launches, kick-off meetings, and engineering changes.
• Support development and maintenance of PFMEAs, Control Plans, and Work Instructions with cross-functional teams.
• Review, approve, and manage non-conformance reports, Material Review Board (MRB) activities, and containment actions.
• Lead root cause analysis and facilitate corrective, preventive, and continuous improvement actions.
• Serve as the primary quality contact for assigned customer accounts, customer visits, and customer issue resolution.
• Support supplier quality activities, including PPAP approval, defect containment, RGA, and supplier corrective actions.
• Conduct and support internal, process, external, and customer audits, including Gemba walks.
• Monitor, analyze, and report Quality KPIs and Built-In-Quality metrics.
• Maintain quality records, inspection data, and reporting systems, including SAP quality-related documentation.
• Develop and deliver quality training and coaching to quality personnel and production employees.
• Drive horizontal deployment of lessons learned to prevent recurrence across products and processes.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements, AKG Quality Management System (QMS), Environmental Management system and applicable regulatory standards.
• Support warranty investigations and prepare customer warranty analysis reports as assigned.
• Advise internal teams on customer and supplier quality requirements, specifications, and industry standards.
• Maintain regular physical attendance and support cross-functional quality initiatives as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum of two (3-4) years experience in automotive, heavy equipment, or industrial manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience with PPAP, APQP, Control Plans, and PFMEA strongly preferred.
• ISO Internal Auditor training or equivalent is a plus.

Skills

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft360; SAP/ERP experience a plus.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical drawings, GD&T, and specifications.
• Strong problem-solving skills using structured methodologies (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to interact effectively with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Willingness to travel occasionally, including short-notice trips, for supplier or customer support.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.
• Must be able to sit (50%) and walk (50%) of the time.
• Regular walking, standing, and use of required safety equipment (steel-toe shoes, safety glasses, hearing protection).

Work Environment

Office area and manufacturing/warehouse environment with exposure to shop floor activities.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Shift differential opportunities.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits starting the first of the month after 30 days.
• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability (STD) insurance, and long-term disability (LTD) insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Training and advancement opportunities.
• Stable manufacturing environment.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Team-oriented culture focused on safety and respect.

About AKG

At AKG, we are committed to creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and part of the solution. Safety is our top priority, and we believe strong teams are built through communication, accountability, and respect for others. As part of The AKG Way, we strive to create an environment where employees can grow professionally while contributing to the success of the organization.