Quality Engineer

URGENT NEED - Quality Engineer for 6-12 month contract!

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Quality Engineer to ensure the highest standards of quality management within our production processes. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing essential QMS documents, supporting product launches, and ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage essential QMS documents, Process Control Plans, Work Instructions, Inspection Plans, Gauge Instructions, and GR&R plans.
• Participate in the development and implementation of new and existing programs through the APQP process.
• Support product launches, engineering changes, and improvement changes, ensuring quality systems compliance.
• Prepare and submit PPAP packages per customer requirements for new and existing products and process changes.
• Complete dimensional reports, capability studies, and measurement systems analysis.
• Lead problem-solving activities for internal and external issues and address customer concerns in a timely manner.
• Perform internal audits to ensure conformance with IATF and customer-specific requirements.
• Monitor customer-specific requirements and portals, updating documentation to ensure compliance.
• Conduct product process audits to ensure products meet customer specifications and inspection activities align with control plan requirements.
• Train employees in quality inspections, including the use of gauges, fixtures, and final inspection procedures.
• Organize and lead meetings to identify root causes and implement corrective actions for quality issues.
• Understand customer issues, develop communication strategies, and ensure adherence to quality alerts.
• Initiate claims to suppliers for defective materials.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Support and promote core values and leadership behaviors.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a technical area such as Operations Management, Manufacturing Management, Materials/Supply Chain, Engineering, or equivalent.
• At least five years of experience in a quality role with similar responsibilities.
• Knowledge of PPAP, 8D methodology, supplier quality, quality tools, and customer web-based systems.
• Hands-on experience with testing equipment including depth gauge, calipers, micrometer, tape measure, product gauges, and preferably CMM.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Eight years of directly relevant quality/manufacturing experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
• High School Diploma or equivalency (HSED or GED).

Work Environment

The position requires 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, primarily in the office and occasionally in the production area as required. The schedule is subject to change at the discretion of the department manager. Work includes standing and walking for long periods within manufacturing facilities, heavy lifting up to 50 pounds, and exposure to elevated noise levels, high temperatures near ovens, and proximity to moving equipment.

This is a Contract position based out of Pleasant Prairie, WI.

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $50.00/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 Pleasant Prairie,WI.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 10, 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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $45 - $50