Job Title: Quality Engineer
Job Description
Seeking a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to support internal quality systems, drive process improvements, and strengthen supplier quality within a production environment. This role focuses on ensuring process conformance, reducing defects, and supporting high quality standards across manufacturing operations.
Responsibilities
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Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives across quality systems to enhance product and process performance.
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Manage nonconforming materials through the MRB process and drive effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
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Develop and maintain control plans, PFMEAs, and other quality documentation to support robust manufacturing processes.
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Support new product launches to ensure smooth and controlled transfer from development into production.
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Conduct internal quality audits, document findings, and ensure timely closure of corrective actions.
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Partner closely with operations, engineering, and suppliers to investigate and resolve quality issues.
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Implement poka-yoke solutions and other proactive quality processes to prevent defects and improve first-pass yield.
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Apply root cause analysis and lean principles to reduce waste, improve flow, and sustain process improvements.
Essential Skills-
1–5+ years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
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Hands-on experience with quality engineering practices and methodologies.
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Knowledge of ISO-based quality management systems.
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Experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving tools.
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Familiarity with lean principles such as 5S and Kaizen.
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Strong understanding of engineering drawings and GD&T.
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Knowledge of production processes and how they impact product quality.
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Experience with PPAP or similar production part approval processes.
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Ability to develop and interpret control plans and PFMEAs.
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Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with operations, engineering, and suppliers.
Additional Skills & Qualifications-
Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
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Experience with ERP software is a plus.
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Experience implementing poka-yoke and other error-proofing methods.
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Background in conducting internal audits and closing corrective actions.
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Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to drive and sustain change.
Work Environment
This position is based in a manufacturing production environment with a strong focus on quality, continuous improvement, and collaboration across operations, engineering, and supply chain. The role follows a regular day shift schedule, Monday through Friday, from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The organization is long-established and offers excellent benefits, reflecting a stable and supportive workplace culture.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Warsaw, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $38.46/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 Warsaw,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 13, 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.
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