Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer Job Description Join a dynamic cross-functional team as a Quality Engineer, where you will have the opportunity to dive into customer-specific portals to monitor and address corrective actions. Utilize problem-solving methodologies like 8D, 5Y, and 3-legged 5Y to ensure quality standards are met. Engage in completing PPAPs, depending on the stage of launch, and collaborate closely with customers and suppliers. Be hands-on in production, creating and training on job instructions, and conducting gage RR for products. Responsibilities + Check corrective actions on customer-specific portals. + Problem-solve using 8D, 5Y, or 3-legged 5Y methodologies. + Complete Production Part Approval Process (PPAPs) based on launch stage. + Collaborate with customers and suppliers for quality assurance. + Work hands-on with production to develop and train on job instructions. + Conduct gage Repeatability and Reproducibility (RR) for products. Essential Skills + Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP). + Proficiency in Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA). + Experience with root cause and corrective action analysis. + Ability to communicate effectively with customers. + Automotive industry experience, preferably with Ford. + 2-4 years of experience in quality engineering. + Familiarity with International Automotive Task Force (IATF) standards. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Automotive launch experience. + Knowledge in tube bending, fabrication, cold forming, tube forming, swaging, end forming, piercing, tube welding, assembly stamping, and brazing. + CMM programming skills. + Proficiency with micrometers and calipers. + Experience with audits. Work Environment You will report to the current Quality Manager within a department that includes two Quality Engineers, two Quality Technicians, and one Quality Systems person. Enjoy a flexible work environment with hours typically from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday, with flexibility on start times if needed. The position is based in a smaller manufacturing shop situated in a rural area, specializing in the production of aftermarket automotive parts and lines for OEMs. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Farwell, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $36.06 - $40.87/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: u2022 Medical, dental & vision u2022 Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital u2022 401(k) Retirement Plan u2013 Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available u2022 Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) u2022 Short and long-term disability u2022 Health Spending Account (HSA) u2022 Transportation benefits u2022 Employee Assistance Program u2022 Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Farwell,MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Dec 24, 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 ( ) for other accommodation options.

Created: 2025-12-12