Advanced Quality Engineer

Job Title: Advanced Quality Engineer

Job Description

The Advanced Quality Engineer is responsible for leading new product launches, developing and documenting Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) documents, and ensuring successful Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submissions. This role involves training operational teams on new processes, leading problem-solving efforts, performing process capability studies, and ensuring adherence to customer-specific quality requirements. Key duties also include supporting continuous improvement and working with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Ensure familiarity with customer-specific Quality System requirements.
• Develop Gauge R&R and oversee new gauge development.
• Act as liaison with external parties (customers and suppliers) on matters relating to the quality system.
• Lead and participate in APQP and new product launch activities, creating and updating process Control Plans and FMEA as needed.
• Interface with Program Management, Quality Engineers/Auditors, and Manufacturing teams.
• Support IATF16949 initiatives.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in PPAP, APQP, and quality engineering.
• Strong skills in customer interaction.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5-10 years of experience as a quality engineer.
• Experience in creating control plans, process flow, and FMEA.
• Gauge R&R experience.

Work Environment

The company has made significant business growth through three large acquisitions over the past four years, allowing for investment in employees and career growth opportunities. The business is stable and has recently won several large programs within the automotive industry. Employees can expect a good work-life balance, working approximately 45-50 hours per week.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Kendallville, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $44.00/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 Kendallville,IN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $37 - $44