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Quality Engineer

Kelly Science, Engineering, Technology & Telecom
Columbus, GA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/17/2026
Full time contract to direct opportunity in Midland, GA for an experienced Quality Engineer.

Hourly range: $40.00 - $55.00/hr

Full benefits included

US Citizenship Required

SR Quality Engineer

What You Will Do

  • Facilitate and participate in process reviews to support shop capability and cost analysis.
  • Support process certification projects to implement process improvements.
  • Evaluate procedures and processes to determine compliance with applicable requirements.
  • Investigate non-conformances to assist in root cause, identify corrective actions and track

effectiveness.

  • Utilize continuous improvement tools to support the cellular concept and make process

improvements.

  • Assist to business metrics as defined by Cells (Cost, Quality, Delivery and EH&S).
  • Demonstrate dedication to the EH&S Program.
  • Review and approve work instructions to ensure accuracy to requirements and clarity of

flow-down to shop floor.

  • Perform Process Validation activities to ensure requirements are clearly understood and performed as written.
  • Work autonomously with limited oversight.

Qualifications You Must Have

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related and 5 or more years of experience in a

manufacturing operations or similar environment OR a Master's degree and 3 or more years of experience in manufacturing operations or similar environment

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office computer software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and

Outlook

  • Experience managing small projects or processes.

Qualifications We Prefer

  • Engineering degree (manufacturing, mechanical, aerospace)
  • Working knowledge of AS9100/AS9102 and/or PW Quality Requirements
  • Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, experience with Kaizen events or

experience with a continuous improvement program (CORE, 6S, VSM, 3P, etc.)

  • Experience with SAP/Solumina

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world’s most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we’re here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly may use AI-powered tools during the recruitment and hiring process. For full details, including how Kelly uses AI, your rights, and how to request a reasonable accommodation, visit the Recruitment Artificial Intelligence Notice.

Salary : $40 - $55

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