What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Actalent?
Description
Summary:
Quality Engineer supports updates to the quality system during launch including workstation readiness and training. This person manages GCA/DRR sufficiency and helps to drive resolution to issues impacting plant and external metrics. They will also manage the end of process flow of vehicles through the quality launch plan.
Roles:
•Direct report to Quality Launch Manager
•Manage the implementation of Built-in-Quality (and related principles) into the assembly plant Quality System
•Ensure implementation of Built-in-Quality into other components of the manufacturing process.
Responsibilities:
•Establish, execute, and track Manufacturing Quality Launch Plan to ensure all Manufacturing Quality Launch Plan deliverables are met.
•Support and execute Launch Process Deliverables
•Supervise the hourly Quality Core Team
Specific Launch Manual Deliverables
•Launch Quality Targets
•Manufacturing Quality Launch Plan Established
•GCA sufficiency plans for each build event
•Validation Plan for Manufacturing System
•Program Quality Readiness Reviews (PQRR)
•Plant Launch Team Workshop
•Process Verification of Vehicles by auditing and quality assurance activities
•Launch Process Implementation Assessment
•Quality System Tryout
•Validation of Manufacturing Major Subsystems
•Batch & Hold
•Launch Drive Audit
Quality Deliverables
•People - Qualified People
•Staff hourly Quality core team
•Ensure quality training plan is developed and implemented for Quality processes (Ex. PQS, standardized repair for critical torque and launch processes)
•Train Quality team members to standardized work
•Standardization - Standardized Work
•Develop team member standardized work (e.g., SOS/JES) for all on-line and off-line Quality Functions and provide quality inputs for production
•Built In Quality - Product Quality Standards
•Establish Product Quality Standards and ensure they are referenced in Production and Quality Standardized work
Skills
Root cause analysis, troubleshooting, Quality assurance, Audit, Ppap, Apqp, Quality management, Corrective action plans, launch support, end of line, quality process
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lansing, MI.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $50.00 - $52.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Lansing,MI.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 27, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
Salary : $50 - $52