Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer will serve as a key point of contact for OEM customers, focusing on reducing scrap and implementing process improvements using the 8D methodology. This role involves collaboration with the quality team and quality lab to manage data collection, utilize software for metric tracking, and make informed decisions on quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Act as the primary liaison with OEM customers.
• Work on reducing scrap and enhancing process improvements utilizing the 8D methodology.
• Collaborate with the quality team and quality lab to ensure high standards.
• Handle data collection and apply software solutions for metric tracking.
• Make decisions on quality standards to align with company and industry requirements.

Essential Skills:

• Automotive Quality Engineering Experience
• Proficiency in 8D methodology
• Experience with OEM Customer Portals (e.g., FORD GSAR, GM SPPS, Stellantis NCT)
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/IATF standards
• Experience with plant operations software
• ASQ Certification
• Leadership in a quality lab setting

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Plant Operations Software (e.g., Mapics, XA "Green Screen," PLEX, MiniTab)
• ASQ Certification
• Experience in quality lab leadership

Work Environment:

This position is on-site, involving both floor and office responsibilities, within a dynamic and fast-paced automotive environment where the focus will be on improving high-volume plastic components.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cadillac, MI.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $45.00/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 Cadillac, MI.

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.

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