Process Quality Engineer
ALTEN Technology USA
$70,000 - $85,000 / year
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Description
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: $70k-$85k
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.
About this role
ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Process Quality Engineer to work on a hybrid basis in Mobile, Alabama, developing and maintaining quality control systems for clients across aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and other regulated industries. In this contract role, you'll lead the creation and updates of control plans informed by failure mode analysis, technical specifications, and industry standards, while defining inspection criteria across multiple levels to ensure products meet stringent requirements. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to validate documentation, identify critical quality characteristics, and support continuous improvement efforts alongside engineering and production staff.
The position calls for 1–3 years of experience in aerospace, automotive, or similarly regulated sectors, with working knowledge of APQP and ideally familiarity with IATF 16949 or AS9100 standards. Experience with PLM or quality management software, plus certifications such as Six Sigma Green Belt or ASQ CQE, would strengthen your candidacy. This role suits someone comfortable translating complex product and process requirements into actionable quality frameworks and who thrives in collaborative, detail-oriented environments. The salary range is $66,000–$77,000, and as a federal contractor position, candidates must be US persons and pass a pre-employment drug screening.
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