Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Quality Engineer ensures that products and processes meet established quality standards and regulatory requirements within a highly technical manufacturing environment. This role focuses on developing and maintaining robust quality systems, analyzing and resolving quality issues, collaborating with suppliers, and leading continuous improvement initiatives that directly impact product performance and end-user safety.

Responsibilities Include

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality control systems and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company policies.
• Conduct internal audits and support external audits as required.
• Oversee and perform inspections of materials, products, and processes to ensure compliance with specifications.
• Develop and implement testing protocols and quality standards.
• Investigate and resolve product quality issues by identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions.
• Monitor and report on non-conformance issues and drive continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure material and component quality meets specifications.
• Conduct supplier audits and assist in supplier development initiatives.
• Lead quality improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization to enhance efficiency and reduce defects.
• Maintain accurate records of quality control processes, audits, and test results.
• Prepare quality reports and present findings to management and stakeholders.

Skills & Qualifications

• 2+ years experience working as a Quality Engineer
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred
• Strong understanding of quality systems, 5S methodologies, and tools such as Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing
• ASQ CQE certification or equivalent experience
• Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action processes such as 8D, Fishbone, and 5-Why
• Experience with Measurement System Analysis (MSA) including Gage R&R
• Experience with Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA)
• Experience with statistical software such as SQC Pack or Minitab®
• Good understanding of control plans
• Continuous Improvement exposure

Preferred Skills

• ASQ or CQE certification or equivalent experience
• Proficient in measurement, inspection and testing methods, calibration
• DOD- familiarity with government contracts
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance in relevant industries (e.g., FDA, AS9100, IATF 16949)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cleveland, OH.

The pay range for this position is $41.00 - $45.00/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 Cleveland,OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 3, 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.

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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.