Process Quality Engineer

ALTEN Technology USA
Mobile, AL
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with quality assurance experience in aerospace, automotive, or regulated industries working in Mobile, Alabama, who can collaborate with multi-functional teams and manage technical documentation.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with quality assurance experience in aerospace or automotive industries who can manage technical documentation
    — “Experience in aerospace, automotive, or highly regulated industries.”
  • Individuals who can align inspection criteria with product/process specifications and support cross-functional initiatives
    — “Define and provide technical inspection criteria for Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 inspections, ensuring alignment with product/process specifications.”
  • Those with a background in quality risk analysis and process improvement frameworks like APQP
    — “Collaborate with Multi-Functional Teams (MFT) to review, validate, and approve documentation related to control plans and risk analysis.”

Things to consider

  • U.S. citizenship or permanent residency is required due to federal contractor obligations
    — “only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position.”
  • The role requires attention to detail and version control for audit purposes
    — “Ensure all control plan files are updated, version-controlled, and accessible for audit and operational use.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with PFMEA, SOIs, and technical documentation in your resume and interviews
    — “Lead the creation and update of Control Plans using inputs such as PFMEA, SOIs, technical drawings, routings, and process standards (AIPI, IPDA)”
  • Mention any Six Sigma Green Belt or ASQ CQE certifications to meet preferred qualifications
    — “Six Sigma Green Belt, ASQ CQE, or equivalent certifications preferred.”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • creation and update of Control Plans
  • technical inspection criteria definition
  • collaboration with Multi-Functional Teams
  • identification and reporting of Key Characteristics and Critical to Inspection features
  • support for continuous improvement initiatives
Typical background
experience in aerospace, automotive, or highly regulated industries1-3 years of experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Quality AssuranceProcess ControlInspection CriteriaMulti-functional Team CollaborationContinuous Improvement

Preferred

APQPIATF 16949As9100PLMQMSSix Sigma Green BeltASQ CQE

Stack & domain

Control PlansPfmeaSoisTechnical DrawingsRoutingsProcess StandardsAIPIIPDAAPQPIATF 16949As9100PLMQMSSix Sigma Green BeltASQ CQECollaborationProblem-solvingCommunicationLeadershipAerospaceAutomotiveMedical DevicesRoboticsCommercial VehiclesEvsRail

About the role

Original posting from ALTEN Technology USA via Greenhouse

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.

As a Process Quality Engineer you will be responsible for;

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.

Six Sigma Green Belt, ASQ CQE, or equivalent certifications preferred.

1-3 years of experience preferred

Salary Range: $66k-$77k

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience 

MANDATORY FOR ALL REMOTE/HYBRID AND/OR CALIFORNIA, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, HAWAII, COLORADO, MARYLAND, CONNECTICUT, ILLINOIS, MINNESOTA, VERMONT, MASSACHUSETTS, NEVADA, NEW YORK, RHODE ISLAND, WASHINGTON STATE & CINCINNATI, OHIO, JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY, TOLEDO, OHIO BASED ROLES. 

Note: Due to the nature of the work, only US Persons (citizens or permanent residents) need apply for this position. - OPTIONAL 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

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.

Source: ALTEN Technology USA careers (Greenhouse)

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