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Quality Engineer
Slidell, LA US
Job Description
Location: Slidell, LA (On-site, 2-year position)
Salary Range: $95, 000 - $110, 000
Role Overview:
The Quality Engineer drives process improvement and ensures product quality during rapid business growth. This role focuses on Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) processes, supplier collaboration, and manufacturing support to meet stringent quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead APQP processes, including Process Flow Diagrams, PFMEA, and Control Plans.
- Oversee quality assurance in new product development and manufacturing.
- Conduct inspections and quality testing throughout production.
- Collaborate with suppliers to complete and approve PPAP submissions.
- Develop and document new business processes to enhance the quality system.
- Apply problem-solving tools (8D, 5 Why, Ishikawa) and statistical methods to identify and resolve issues.
- Support manufacturing at supplier facilities and participate in supplier program reviews.
- Lead process improvement initiatives for continuous enhancement.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s in Engineering, Business Administration, or equivalent (10+ years of experience in lieu of degree).
- Experience:
- 5+ years in manufacturing and leadership roles.
- Knowledge of quality standards (AS9100D/IATF16949/ISO9001).
- Familiarity with APQP, AS9145, and DoD vehicle development processes.
- Strong communication, analytical, and teamwork skills.
- Hands-on, solution-focused mindset.
Working Conditions:
- Lift up to 25 lbs occasionally.
- Travel up to 10%, including occasional international travel.
Benefits:
Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability insurance, and education reimbursement.
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US CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENT:
This assignment is a US Government Contract which requires all applicants to be US Citizens.
NO SUBCONTRACT REQUIREMENT:
No third-party applicants will be considered. If you are a third party contracting company, please do not respond to this position.
Meet Your Recruiter
Joe Fisher
Technical Recruiter
I am a seasoned Technical Recruiter and retired U.S. Army Human Resources Specialist with two decades of experience building high-performing teams within government and defense; holding active Secret Clearance. Recognized for demonstrating a natural aptitude for directing the full recruiting cycle while providing the optimal candidate and stakeholder experience, as well as for building robust candidate pipelines and relationship networks to proactively meet hiring and staffing needs.
Currently, I am a Technical Recruiter with Contract Professionals Inc. I conduct full cycle recruiting, sourcing specialized engineering and IT positions for civilians and veterans, while piloting the successful placement of qualified candidates into approved government projects and programs. In addition, I liaise with senior leadership, business partners, and hiring teams to ensure the company’s recruitment support structure is driving the business forward with minimal expenditures.
Colleagues describe me as a loyal, progressive, driven, down-to-earth, strategic and innovative recruiting expert who can be relied on to offer superior human resources solutions for complex corporate challenges.