Job Title: Quality LeadJob DescriptionThe Parts Quality Lead is responsible for driving supplier and part quality throughout the new model development lifecycle, ensuring all outsourced components meet stringent quality, manufacturing, and performance requirements before mass production launch. This role serves as the primary quality liaison among suppliers, engineering, purchasing, manufacturing, research and development, supply chain, and program teams. The Parts Quality Lead leads part maturation, supplier readiness, risk reduction, corrective actions, and final part approval while providing clear, timely status updates to quality leadership.Responsibilities
- Lead supplier quality activities throughout the new model development process and ensure readiness for mass production launch.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers to ensure quality expectations, timing, documentation, and deliverables are fully met.
- Evaluate supplier manufacturing processes during the development phase to identify quality risks, determine root causes, and establish clear countermeasure direction.
- Lead supplier Quality Review Meetings and Design Review Meetings in alignment with the overall model development plan.
- Drive thorough root cause analysis and implementation of sustainable corrective actions for supplier and part quality concerns.
- Track, analyze, and report part tooling development throughout the new model cycle for assigned suppliers.
- Provide tooling authorization to suppliers at appropriate new model development milestones based on quality and readiness criteria.
- Request, manage, and review all Quality Assurance Notice documents from suppliers, evaluate technical content, and request countermeasures as needed to achieve part approval.
- Lead detailed part-by-part reviews, trial event inspections, and quality evaluations to confirm product readiness for launch.
- Lead New Model Reviews to confirm full part maturation prior to mass production and provide status updates to the Parts Quality management team.
- Achieve full approval for all assigned parts before mass production launch, ensuring all requirements are met.
- Ensure all design changes are reviewed, approved, documented, and processed within program timing and quality standards.
- Prioritize part concerns based on quality risk, production impact, launch timing, and customer requirements.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of process countermeasures, change point controls, and supplier resource allocation to mitigate quality risks.
- Analyze inspection results, supplier performance, and launch concerns to identify trends and drive continuous improvement.
- Properly perform and guide quality evaluations of parts leading up to final approval, ensuring compliance with specifications and standards.
- Document and communicate concern items, analysis, recommendations, and countermeasures through New Model Evaluation reports and management updates.
- Schedule and lead new model meetings and events with research and development teams according to the model development schedule.
- Partner with engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, supply chain, supplier development, and program teams to support quality and launch objectives.
- Coordinate issue resolution across internal teams and suppliers to protect program timing and production readiness.
- Provide technical guidance and quality leadership during supplier reviews, trial events, and launch preparation activities.
Essential Skills
- Minimum of two years of experience in quality, manufacturing engineering, supplier quality, product quality, project management, supply chain, or a related manufacturing environment.
- Experience working directly with original equipment manufacturers or manufacturing suppliers.
- Strong knowledge of root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies.
- Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and process controls.
- Hands-on experience with part inspection and quality evaluation techniques.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional activities and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify issues, analyze data, and implement effective solutions.
- Excellent organization and documentation skills to manage reports, records, and quality documentation.
- Effective presentation and communication skills for engaging suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Strong supplier communication skills to influence and drive quality improvements.
- Two-year or four-year degree in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Project Management, Supply Chain, or a related technical field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Experience supporting new product launches or new model development programs.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Working knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP).
- Experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
- Familiarity with Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA).
- Ability to develop and manage control plans for critical processes and parts.
- Experience with statistical process control (SPC) for monitoring and improving manufacturing performance.
- Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and their application in a production environment.
- Experience conducting supplier audits to assess process capability and compliance
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Haw River, NC. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $38.00 - $45.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:
Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Haw River, NC. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Haw River,NC.About Actalent
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