Fasteners Quality Engineer

Fasteners Quality Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Fasteners Quality Engineer to lead part evaluations for the 'Spot Buy/Stockpile' effort, performing A to B comparisons and providing lab testing support for Supply Operations. The successful candidate will be instrumental in raising alerts for any new or ongoing troubled supplier issues to ensure continuous production.

Responsibilities

• Lead part evaluations for 'Spot Buy/Stockpile' projects, performing A to B comparisons and providing lab testing support.
• Raise alerts for new or continuing troubled supplier issues to maintain production flow.
• Attend troubled supplier meetings to assess risks at engine plants and collaborate with teams to mitigate potential shutdowns.
• Conduct and manage PV test plans for all resourced troubled supplier parts.
• Perform A to B comparisons, coordinating with new suppliers and ensuring fatigue data accuracy.
• Manage the list of resource parts, supplier information, and communication between purchasing, plant, and application engineers.
• Execute fastener commonization where feasible.
• Manage critical engine fastener supplier evaluations.
• Perform tasks on-site at client facilities in Dearborn, MI, with travel required to engine and assembly plants and supplier visits.
• Lead team meetings and document lessons learned.
• Proactively follow through on responsible activities and required documentation to meet milestones and deliverables.

Essential Skills

• 10+ years of demonstrated automotive experience with a focus on fasteners for powertrain and automotive systems.
• Knowledge of automotive fasteners, joint design, and power tool technology.
• Expertise in quality tools such as D/PFMEA, Global 8D, Six Sigma, failure analysis, and prevention.
• Experience with automotive systems, components, and assembly methods.
• Proficiency in testing and data analysis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgical, Materials Science & Engineering).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented, and capable of working collaboratively.

Work Environment

The position requires working on-site at client facilities in Dearborn, MI, with necessary travel to client engine and assembly plants and supplier visits. It involves managing communication across various teams and suppliers, ensuring the smooth execution of fastener quality evaluations and improvements.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Dearborn, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $52.00/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 Dearborn, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 7, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands.