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Quality Engineer

Actalent
Mills, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 9/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/15/2026

Job Description: Quality Engineer

We are seeking a Quality Engineer to join our growing manufacturing team. This role involves supporting PPAPs, APQP activities, addressing customer quality concerns, conducting inspections, performing audits, and assisting with new product launches. The position is open due to an upcoming retirement, offering the unique opportunity to learn from a seasoned Quality Engineer while contributing to our expansion in the aerospace and defense markets.

Responsibilities

  • Support Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation and activities.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
  • Read and interpret blueprints and engineering drawings.
  • Conduct first article inspections and dimensional reporting.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production and engineering.
  • Operate Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) equipment.
  • Address and resolve customer quality concerns.
  • Support new product launches and perform quality audits.
  • Participate in Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) activities.
  • Maintain quality documentation and ensure compliance with quality management systems.

Essential Skills

  • 3-5 years of quality experience within a manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in reading blueprints and engineering drawings.
  • Experience with PPAP activities and quality documentation.
  • Knowledge of root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions.
  • Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, and IATF quality management systems.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Lake Mills, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $84000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

PTO, 401k match, insurance, bonus eligibility, etc.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lake Mills,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 : $75,000 - $84,000

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