Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Job Description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for addressing and resolving quality concerns from clients, such as OEMs like Honda, Subaru, and Chrysler, as well as suppliers. This role requires daily reporting and root cause analysis within client portals and involves leading quality control activities to address issues swiftly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate Quick Response Quality Control activities to address quality issues at the point of occurrence.
• Utilize robust root cause analysis tools, such as 5-Why, Fishbone, Ishikawa, 8D, and A3, to identify systemic issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage internal and external non-conformance, issuing and responding to 8D reports, customer complaints, and internal defect reports.
• Support APQP activities for new product launches and changes.
• Ensure compliance with IATF, customer-specific requirements, and internal procedures.
• Analyze quality data from production and customer feedback to drive improvements in product quality and process reliability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, and suppliers to resolve quality issues and implement process improvements.
• Conduct internal and layered process audits and follow up on non-conformities.
• Support PPAP submissions and documentation in accordance with customer requirements.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement on the production floor.
• Participate in FMEA and Control Plan development.
• Provide training and coaching on quality tools, methodology, and problem-solving techniques.
• Drive quality initiatives by engaging on the production floor, setting examples in structured problem-solving, and championing a culture of accountability and operational excellence.
• Lead without formal authority by influencing cross-functional teams and fostering collaboration.

Essential Skills

• Quality engineering experience.
• Tier 1 auto experience.
• Proficient in root cause analysis tools such as 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and A3.
• Experience with PPAP, APQP, FMEA, and control plans.
• Strong understanding of IATF standards.
• Experience with customer-specific quality systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or 5+ years in an automotive quality engineer role.
• 3+ years of experience in a quality role within a Tier 1 automotive manufacturing environment.
• Experience with quality management software is a plus.
• Preferred experience with Honda, Subaru, or Chrysler.

Work Environment

This role is situated in a manufacturing environment that includes roll forming processes and plastic molding. The position requires being on the floor, working closely with operators to solve issues and problems, rather than working from an office. The company is established with long-standing OEM relationships and offers opportunities to establish updated quality processes and standards.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shelbyville, KY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $40.00/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 Shelbyville,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 28, 2026.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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