*If interested in this role, please contact Kyle McLean at kymclean@actalentservices.com*

*Relocation required to Shreveport, LA

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing and production quality, with a focus on metal fabrication and root cause analysis. This position requires excellent communication and leadership skills, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Audit processes, products, and quality systems to verify compliance with established regulations and quality standards.
• Conduct customer inspection visits to the plant to demonstrate compliance with product specifications.
• Generate control indicators to prioritize and monitor failures or deviations that require quick resolution.
• Implement process improvement and corrective actions based on the analysis of failures in key product variables, quality critics, and customer complaints.
• Document, maintain, and update process MEFAs.
• Establish barriers/containment actions to ensure non-recurrence in corrective actions, complaints, failures, internal deviations, and late deviations.
• Prepare reports of inspections, tests, failures, and complaints.
• Oversee 3-4 inspectors, assisting in training, scheduling, and ensuring quality and process standards are met, without direct supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, preferably Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in manufacturing/production quality.
• Proficiency in GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) with a focus on metal fabrication.
• Strong root cause analysis capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Previous welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• AWS (American Welding Society) certification preferred.
• Familiarity with Statistical Process Control.
• Experience with KPI Management.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, UL (Underwriters Laboratories), and FM (Factory Mutual) standards.

Work Environment

The role involves working in a manufacturing environment, focusing on quality assurance and process improvement. The position requires the ability to influence and lead small teams effectively, as well as coordinate multiple projects simultaneously. The work setting is dynamic, with opportunities to engage in problem-solving and continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shreveport, Louisiana.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $39.00 - $43.27/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 Oklahoma City,OK.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 26, 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 : $39 - $43