Quality Engineer | Williamsburg, KY

ARC Group is seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer for an established Fortune 500 manufacturing client in Williamsburg, Kentucky. This is an excellent opportunity to join a recognized industry leader offering competitive compensation, an attractive benefits package, and performance-based bonuses.

The ideal candidate will bring strong automotive manufacturing quality experience, hands-on knowledge of core quality engineering tools, and the ability to lead projects, drive continuous improvement, and serve as a primary point of contact for customer quality requirements.

• Lead quality engineering projects and processes of varying complexity, working independently with limited supervision.

• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and work review for junior-level quality professionals.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives, process automation, and operational excellence activities.

• Apply advanced analytical and technical problem-solving methodologies to develop solutions and improve existing processes and procedures.

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal departments, customers, suppliers, and other external stakeholders.

• Serve as a primary customer interface for Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions, customer complaints, and quality audits.

• Ensure compliance with automotive quality management systems, industry standards, and customer-specific requirements.

• Drive effective implementation and daily application of established quality engineering methodologies.

• Solid, hands-on experience applying core automotive quality tools, including:

  • Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)

  • Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)

  • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

  • Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)

  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)

• Working knowledge of automotive quality management systems and standards, including IATF 16949 and VDA.

• Experience interpreting and implementing customer-specific quality requirements within the automotive and/or truck manufacturing industries.

• Demonstrated ability to independently lead quality engineering projects and process improvements.

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent communication, relationship management, and negotiation skills.

• Experience interacting directly with customers regarding PPAP submissions, customer complaints, and quality audits.

• On-site position in Williamsburg, KY 40769.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• No visa sponsorship available. Candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States.