Job Title: Quality EngineerJob Description The Quality Engineer plays a critical role in optimizing product quality by serving as a key liaison between engineering, manufacturing, assembly, test, packaging operations, and supply chain management. This role involves providing input to product documentation, such as drawings, specifications, and inspection/testing methods, while supporting internal operations by educating employees, resolving product and process quality issues, and tracking and reporting performance data. Additionally, the Quality Engineer communicates quality plans, issues, and performance data to suppliers to support both new product introductions and serial production. Responsibilities + Define quality standards and create inspection plans and test methods. + Implement statistical process control methods to monitor and control manufacturing processes. + Inspect raw materials, components, assemblies, and processes to ensure compliance with requirements. + Ensure calibration of gages and measuring equipment and maintain records. + Track performance data, analyze results, and generate reports to identify areas for improvement. + Investigate non-conformances, determine root cause, and recommend corrective actions. + Lead cross-functional problem-solving teams to address complex issues. + Implement corrective and preventive actions and verify outcomes both internally and with suppliers. + Identify opportunities for improvement in manufacturing processes and product quality. + Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, and other teams to ensure quality integration throughout the product life cycle. + Interact with suppliers to facilitate effective communication, including supplier visits. + Maintain detailed documentation, including quality plans, inspection reports, and validation protocols. + Communicate with internal departments, suppliers, and auditors both verbally and in writing. + Maintain knowledge of industry regulations and standards to ensure company compliance. + Identify gaps in the Quality Management System and initiate updates to address them. + Train others in quality processes, procedures, and tools. + Participate in interviewing, hiring, and onboarding new employees as appropriate. Essential Skills + Proficiency in quality engineering and quality management systems. + Understanding of GD&T and lean manufacturing concepts. + Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards. + ASQ Certified Quality Engineer certification is preferred. + Minimum of 3 years' experience in Quality. + Problem-solving skills, corrective action, and project management expertise. + Knowledge of APQP and PPAP processes. + Familiarity with inspection equipment and techniques, engineering drawing standards. + Process knowledge in machining, forming, welding, fabrication, plastics, castings, electro-mechanical assembly, test, and packaging. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Bachelor's degree in quality, engineering, or manufacturing. + Experience with lean manufacturing concepts in a low volume, high mix environment, such as 5-S, Kanban, one-piece flow, and error-proofing. + Experience with increasing responsibilities over time. Work Environment This position involves sharing duties between an office environment and modern production and manufacturing facilities with heat and air conditioning. The role requires regular movement, including sitting, standing, using hands, talking, and hearing. Travel between facilities and occasional travel to supplier locations is required. The employee must be able to lift up to 10 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $43.26/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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Oconomowoc,WI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 29, 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. 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