What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Actalent?
Description
The Quality Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring that manufacturing processes and products meet established quality standards and customer expectations This position is responsible for developing and implementing quality control systems, analyzing production data, identifying areas for improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement The Quality Engineer serves as a key liaison between production, engineering, and management to uphold compliance, reduce defects, and enhance overall product reliability Review and disposition customer returns daily; ensure timely resolution and documentation Develop, implement, and sustain quality assurance procedures across manufacturing and assembly operations Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for internal and external quality issues, including returned parts Prepare and present monthly PPM reports for both customer and internal metrics Conduct regular audits of production processes to ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory standards Perform monthly audits of MQC (Control Plans), Inspection Standards (IS), and FMEAs to ensure accuracy and effectiveness Provide direct customer support through meetings, planning sessions, and documentation management Collaborate with production teams to support part manufacturing and resolve quality-related issues Analyze warranty parts upon request and support Warranty Quality Engineer in issue resolution Create inspection standards and address SQPR issues for service parts Report daily Kaizen activities and support continuous improvement initiatives on the plant floor Lead daily Strike Team meetings to drive resolution of open quality concerns Partner with engineering and production teams to improve product design, manufacturability, and defect prevention Support lab testing activities and assist Lab Technician as needed Lead Scrap Reduction Team efforts; identify and resolve top scrap drivers in collaboration with production Proactively submit and implement Continuous Improvement ideas to enhance quality and efficiency
Additional Skills & Qualifications
1. Automotive industry (Toyota, Nissan, Subaru) 2. Problem solving skills and tools (5-why, Ishikawa, 8D, Fault tree analysis, etc…) 3. Good understanding of automotive blueprint reading and interpretation of GD&T symbols 4. Cross-functional team leadership 5. Metal stamping, rollforming, and assembly 6. Gauge concepts and design, measurement systems analysis (MSA) 7. Arc / Resistance Welding inspection and testing
Experience Level
Intermediate Level
Job Type & LocationThis is a Permanent position based out of Dalton, GA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $85000.00/yr.
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 Dalton,GA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Dec 30, 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 : $75,000 - $85,000