Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

We're ALTEN Technology USA, 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 ALTEN Technology USA, 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.

Description

BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Quality or equivalent)

Minimum 3+ years of experience in Quality Engineering within manufacturing environment (automotive preferred)

Strong knowledge of quality standards and core tools: APQP & PPAP

Experience with problem-solving methodologies and quality tools (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, etc.)

Ability to analyze parts and determine conformity vs specifications

Experience with Class A parts is a plus

Experience with OEMs (VW is a plus)

Hands-on experience in production environment and quality lab

Ability to perform manufacturing process audits and identify improvement areas

Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Good level of English

Job Description Details

Act as a quality representative within production, ensuring product conformity and supporting manufacturing teams

Serve as a buffer between production and quality/lab activities

Analyze parts and validate product quality based on specifications

Lead and support problem-solving activities using structured methodologies (8D, 5 Why, etc.)

Identify root causes and implement corrective and preventive actions

Perform manufacturing process audits and identify areas for improvement

Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the production environment

Interface directly with customers regarding quality topics

Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Support lab activities when needed for testing and validation

Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and customer requirements

Profile

Quality Engineer – Manufacturing / Automotive

Junior to mid-level (3+ years experience)

Hands-on and proactive profile, comfortable working on the shop floor

Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset

Ability to work in both production and laboratory environments

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Team-oriented with a collaborative mindset

Able to influence and convince teams to implement improvements

Autonomous and results-driven

Must Have

Minimum 3 years of experience in Quality Engineering

Strong knowledge of APQP & PPAP

Experience with problem-solving tools (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa, etc.)

Ability to analyze parts and validate conformity

Experience working in production environment

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Ability to perform process audits and identify improvements

Hands-on, proactive mindset

Good to Have

Experience in automotive industry

Experience with VW

Experience with Class A parts

Experience interfacing directly with customers

Experience working both in production and lab environments

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.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug-free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening as a condition of hire.