Actalent

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Job Description

As a Quality Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring that customer requirements are fully understood and met. You will be responsible for resolving customer complaints, participating in customer presentations, and developing PPAP documentation. Your work will require close interaction with various departments to ensure product compliance with customer standards. In addition, you will prepare quality documentation and reports, providing technical expertise on quality and statistical matters.

Responsibilities

• Interact with customers to ensure their requirements are met and resolve complaints.
• Participate in customer presentations as necessary.
• Develop PPAP documentation, including Process Flow Diagrams, FMEA, and Control Plans.
• Ensure compliance with international standards such as IATF.
• Prepare quality documentation by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data.
• Provide technical expertise on quality standards, fastener standards, APQP, PPAP, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Lead improvement and problem-solving teams, supervising quality technicians as needed.
• Prepare work instructions and lead Fast-Response team meetings.
• Utilize the MRP system for lot traceability and tracking.
• Collaborate with suppliers, vendors, and service providers.
• Conduct internal and supplier audits, report results, and follow up on corrective actions.
• Interact with outside auditors during third-party and customer audits.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of experience in machining and quality engineering.
• Proficiency in PPAP, ISO standards, and IATF standards.
• Experience with basic measurement tools such as calipers, micrometers, and gauges.
• Understanding of statistical concepts, including normal distribution and SPC.
• Experience in automotive PPAP processes, including Flow Diagram, FMEA, and Control Plan.
• Proficiency in structured problem-solving methods such as 8D, DMAIC, and 5-Why analysis.
• Experience in customer and supplier interactions.
• Metals industry experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• ASQ, Six Sigma, or Lean certification.
• Understanding of fastener manufacturing and testing standards.
• Project and people supervision experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.

Work Environment

The Quality Engineer will frequently be present on the manufacturing floor, working closely with a quality team of 12 individuals. Interaction with customers and suppliers is a key aspect of the role. Travel to the Michigan facility a few days each week until the end of the year may be required, with hotel and mileage accommodations provided.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hudson, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $48.00/hr.

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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Hudson,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.