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The site recently achieved AS9100 certification and is now taking on new product and assisting Milwaukee with launch programs as well. This role owns the launch-quality documentation that comes with that growth - APQP through PPAP submission, First Article Inspection Reports, Certificates of Conformance, and source inspection support - while helping put day-to-day rigor around a quality system that is new to the building.\nThis is a hands-on documentation and compliance role, not a supervisory one. Roughly 85% of the work supports Morton Grove; the remaining 15% supports the Milwaukee, WI facility, where new product is launching and recent departures have left PPAP and APQP work needing coverage.\nEngagement: Contract, 3-6 months, with potential to convert to permanent Location: Onsite, Morton Grove, IL - 100% onsite expected Travel: Milwaukee, WI (approx. 1 hour). Expect a couple of days per week initially, easing to a couple of days per month Openings: 1-2 Start: ASAP\nKey Responsibilities:\nLaunch quality documentation (primary) \nBuild and maintain APQP documentation packages for new and transferred programs - process flow diagrams, PFMEAs, control plans, and supporting records \nCompile and submit PPAP packages through customer approval, including dimensional results, material and performance test results, measurement system analysis, and process capability studies \nPrepare First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) to AS9102 for new and revised parts \nIssue Certificates of Conformance (CoCs) and assemble the supporting documentation trail \nSubmit and manage documentation through customer quality portals, and track submissions through to disposition \nSupport source inspection activity - coordinate customer and third-party source inspectors, prepare the required documentation, and close out findings \nQuality system support Help mature the site's AS9100 system - tighten procedures, records, and audit readiness following initial certification \nSupport internal and customer audits, and assist with corrective action documentation \nWork alongside tooling, process, and manufacturing engineering on quality requirements for new tooling and program releases \nMilwaukee support (approx. 15%) \nAssist with PPAP and APQP documentation for new product launches at the Milwaukee facility \nProvide interim coverage for quality engineering work in a mixed industrial and aerospace environment\nRequired Qualifications \n5+ years in a quality engineering role within stamping, precision metal forming, machining, or a comparable discipline \nHands-on ownership of APQP and PPAP submissions - not oversight of someone else's packages \nWorking knowledge of AS9100 requirements in a production environment \nExperience preparing AS9102 First Article Inspection Reports \nStrong GD&T and blueprint interpretation \nExperience submitting through customer quality portals \nComfortable working in and documenting to an ERP system \nAble to work independently in a site where the quality system is still maturing - this role needs someone who will build structure, not wait to be handed it \nMust meet US person / ITAR eligibility requirements for work on controlled programs\nPreferred Qualifications:\nIATF 16949 exposure alongside AS9100 \nAerospace or defense program experience, particularly on transferred or newly-launched product \nExperience supporting source inspection and customer quality audits \nCMMC or controlled-documentation environment familiarity \nBackground in a multi-site or recently acquired/integrating manufacturing organization \nBachelor's degree in engineering or a related technical field, or equivalent hands-on experience \nWork Environment:\n70,000 sq ft precision stamping facility running 30+ punch presses from 5 to 440 tons. Aerospace, defense, medical device, energy, transportation, and electronics end markets. Steel-toed footwear and safety glasses required on the floor.\n What We Offer:\nCompetitive salary and performance-based bonuses. \nComprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance. \nOpportunities for professional growth and development. \nCollaborative and supportive work environment. \nWe look forward to hearing from you and exploring how you can contribute to the continued success of Associated Spring US, LLC!Associated Spring US, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. 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