Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer

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Job Description

This Quality Engineer position is customer-facing, focused on supporting and resolving quality issues that may arise. The role involves handling customer feedback regarding faulty parts or reported issues, communicating these issues to the team, and assisting in resolving them. The position includes tasks such as preparing Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation, coordinating containment and sorting activities, and writing detailed reports on analyses and corrective actions. Additionally, the role requires engaging in direct customer communication, both written and verbal, and may involve floor visits to troubleshoot and determine the cause of defects. The Quality Engineer will also lead weekly meetings with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Address and resolve quality issues reported by customers.
• Communicate quality issues to the team and assist in problem resolution.
• Prepare and handle PPAP documentation and coordinate containment and sorting activities.
• Write detailed reports on analysis and corrective actions.
• Conduct direct communication with customers, both written and verbal.
• Lead weekly meetings with clients and internal teams.
• Visit production floor to troubleshoot and determine the cause of defects.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in quality engineering.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience with corrective action plans.
• Ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Excellent customer service skills with strong written and verbal communication.
• Understanding of electronics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Ability to read and understand electrical schematics and mechanical blueprints.
• Experience in automotive quality is preferred.
• Experience with OEM auto quality.
• Experience with customer complaints and corrective actions.
• General working knowledge of automotive or industrial manufacturing (AIAG, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, 8D).

Work Environment

This is a contract position with potential for long-term employment. The role involves working with electronic control units. The dress code includes khakis/work pants and polo shirts, with safety shoes required on the production floor. Shoe covers, smocks, and hairnets are also required for production floor areas. A company-provided laptop is included. Standard working hours are 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, with occasional overtime. The work environment is clean room manufacturing and climate-controlled.

This is a Contract position based out of Lexington, KY.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $37.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Lexington,KY.

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 16, 2026.

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 : $30 - $37