Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

As a Quality Engineer, you will be integral in ensuring our products conform to standards and exceed customer expectations. You will collaborate with various departments such as quality, manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain to continuously improve processes and products. This role offers personal and professional growth opportunities in a fun and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide quality leadership for assigned value stream/product line(s) and work cross-functionally to enhance quality and quality systems.
• Ensure conformance to control plans and capability to specifications using statistical process control and data analysis.
• Provide reports and data on key metrics and lead targeted improvement efforts.
• Drive corrective action through root cause identification and structured problem-solving.
• Perform or assist with PPAP, gauge R&R, pFMEA, and process mapping on assigned product line(s).
• Qualify changes to product, process, equipment, and gauges, and assist with equipment troubleshooting.
• Train and coach associates on quality systems, specifications, and expectations.
• Develop, improve, and evaluate test methods and associated instruments/gauges.
• Conduct quality investigations, write CAPAs and deviations, and assess non-conforming material.

Essential Skills:

• BS degree in Engineering, Technology, or related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of quality work experience.
• Passion for problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Ability to interpret quality requirements from drawings/specifications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Word and PowerPoint.
• Root cause analysis expertise.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing, continuous process environment.
• Working knowledge of quality systems, standards, measurement tools, and inspection systems.
• Knowledge of pFMEA, SPC, CAPA, process capability, and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Lean or Six Sigma knowledge and practice.
• Minitab and PowerBI skills.
• ASQ Quality Engineer certification.
• Time management skills.
• Mechanical inclination.

Work Environment:

The work environment is in a manufacturing plant specializing in aluminum storm doors, producing approximately 500,000 units per year. The Quality Engineer will work with all departments, particularly with a team of inspectors and one technician. The role presents a fantastic opportunity to influence the quality group within one of our highest volume plants, with room for growth and potential to lead the quality team.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Luray, Virginia.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $41.82 - $64.42/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 Luray, VA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 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.