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QA Engineer (Manufacturing /Automotive/Medical background) _ ONSITE

Matlen Silver
Portage, MI Contractor
POSTED ON 10/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/5/2026
Quality Engineer – Contract Opportunity

Job Title: Quality Engineer
Duration: 12 Months
Location: Portage, MI
Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite, Monday–Friday
Job Summary
We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support production and assembly operations within a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong quality background, hands-on experience supporting production, and the ability to troubleshoot issues and perform root cause analysis.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Quality professional to work cross-functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, and Quality teams while contributing to day-to-day operations and continuous improvement.
Project Details

  • Provide quality support for production and assembly operations.
  • Investigate quality and production issues and perform Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
  • Support non-conforming product investigations and corrective actions.
  • Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production, and Quality teams.
  • Assist with troubleshooting and resolving quality issues.
  • Support process and product quality improvements.
  • Maintain strong relationships with internal teams and stakeholders.
  • Work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Must-Haves

  • Engineering degree or closely related technical degree.
  • Experience in Quality Engineering, QA, Manufacturing Quality, Production Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
  • Experience in medical device or relevant regulated/manufacturing industries preferred.
  • Hands-on experience supporting production, manufacturing, assembly, or production operations.
  • Experience with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and troubleshooting.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Ability and willingness to work 100% onsite, Monday–Friday.
  • Ability to commit to a 12-month contract.

Desired Skills

  • Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, or other regulated manufacturing experience.
  • CAPA and non-conformance experience.
  • Quality improvement / continuous improvement experience.
  • Supplier or customer quality experience.
  • Experience working closely with Engineering and Production teams.
  • Strong attention to detail and documentation skills.
  • Quick learner with a hands-on, team-oriented approach.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with an updated resume highlighting their Quality, Manufacturing, Production, Assembly, and Root Cause Analysis experience.

About Matlen Silver

Experience Matters. Let your experience be driven by our experience. For more than 40 years, Matlen Silver has delivered solutions for complex talent and technology needs to Fortune 500 companies and industry leaders. Led by hard work, honesty, and a trusted team of experts, we can say that Matlen Silver technology has created a solutions experience and legacy of success that is the difference in the way the world works.

Matlen Silver is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.

If you are a person with a disability needing assistance with the application or at any point in the hiring process, please contact us at email and/or phone at: info@matlensilver.com // 908-393-8600

At The Matlen Silver Group, Inc., W2 employees are eligible for the following benefits:

  • Health, vision, and dental insurance (single and family coverage)
  • 401(k) plan (employee contributions only)

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