Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Engineer Job Description

Join a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier as a Quality Engineer in a high-volume manufacturing facility that supports structural automotive products through advanced stamping, welding, and assembly operations. Our plant is in a growth and transition phase, necessitating additional quality support for tooling transfers, equipment installations, and new program launches.

• Lead PPAP submissions, engineering changes, prototype builds, and customer approvals.
• Prepare and submit quality documentation through customer portals.
• Support tooling transfers, equipment launches, and production readiness activities.
• Develop and maintain Control Plans, PFMEAs, Process Flow Diagrams, inspection plans, and quality records.
• Review supplier PPAP packages and ensure compliance with customer requirements.
• Investigate quality concerns, drive corrective actions, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct Layered Process Audits (LPAs) and support IATF quality standards.
• Provide hands-on quality support for production layouts, launch activities, and manufacturing readiness efforts.

• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience within automotive manufacturing.
• Extensive hands-on experience developing and submitting complete PPAP packages.
• Strong understanding of customer quality requirements and customer portal submissions.
• Strong knowledge of APQP, PPAP, Control Plans, PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams, MSA, SPC, and Corrective Action Methodologies.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, or related technical discipline preferred.
• Automotive stamping, welding, or assembly experience.
• Experience supporting structural automotive components or vehicle frame/body systems.
• Familiarity with IATF, ISO, Layered Process Audits (LPA), TPM initiatives.

This position primarily supports second-shift production and launch activities, with traditional hours from 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM. However, flexible scheduling is available, accommodating shifts such as 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM, or 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM. The role is initially a 6-12 month contract, with the possibility of transitioning to a direct position depending on need.

This is a Contract position based out of Westland, MI.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $48.00/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 Westland,MI.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 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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