Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Job Description

As a Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring product and process integrity by supporting quality initiatives across manufacturing operations. You will lead problem-solving efforts, support measurement and analysis activities, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining compliance with internal standards and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering-related field with a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience.
• Proficient in blueprint reading, including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experienced with various gauging and measurement tools, including optical comparators and form-measuring equipment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams.
• Knowledgeable in quality systems and tools, including Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Design of Experiments (DOE).
• Proficient in problem-solving methodologies such as 8D, 5-Why, and Ishikawa diagrams.
• Familiar with SAP QM transactions and AIAG core tools (PPAP, APQP, QSA, MSA, SPC, FMEA).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support containment actions and root cause analysis for customer issues and internal defects.
• Guide operators in metrology practices, charting, record-keeping, and managing non-conforming materials.
• Set up and maintain floor and lab gauges; oversee drawing releases and first-piece inspection decisions using SAP.
• Coordinate and execute Measurement System Analysis (MSA), machine acceptance, process capability, and run-at-rate studies; provide training as needed.
• Conduct process and layered process audits (LPA), verify corrective actions, and support internal and external audit activities.
• Prepare, review, and approve PPAP documentation to ensure compliance with customer and industry standards.
• Manage disposition of suspect parts, update quality systems, and process special deviations in SAP.
• Perform layout inspections for new product launches; maintain failure catalogues, control plans, and Procella documentation.
• Issue and manage quality alerts; actively participate in PFMEA and DFMEA reviews; verify machine gauge calibration.
• Lead internal projects focused on cost reduction and scrap minimization while ensuring adherence to quality standards and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace in alignment with Fit for Quality guidelines.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $90000.00/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 Cheraw,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 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.

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 : $80,000 - $90,000