Job Description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for overseeing the quality aspects of production projects throughout the development, build, and test stages. This role involves data analysis, problem-solving, and maintaining accurate project records. The Quality Engineer actively defines machine test requirements and justifies acceptance limits to ensure compliance with standards.

Responsibilities

Manage Work In Progress (WIP) and Operation Acceptance Test (OAT) inspection data, preparing statistical and operational performance reports.Collaborate with the Continuous Improvement team to perform process capability studies to enhance control and reduce total quality costs.Oversee WIP materials traceability and assist with Pre-Check and Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Vehicle Reporting.Coordinate with Engineering to ensure 'redline' drawings are accurately captured and processed according to the engineering change procedure.Update and coordinate maintenance of work instructions for all business departments, aligning with ISO 9001 Quality Management System procedures.Review and comment on drawings, calculations, specifications, and other design inputs/outputs as required.Provide direction and monitor performance in the development and application of inspection plans including First Article Inspection, In-Process and Final Product Inspection, Sampling Plans, and Design Validation Testing.Conduct internal audits to assess compliance with Standards and the internal Quality System, including investigation and reporting.Apply systematic problem-solving methodologies to identify, prioritize, communicate, and resolve quality constraints/issues/part problems.Share findings during Gemba Team walks and project reviews, providing 'lessons learned' report outs and managing cooperative enlistment of support.Provide trending analysis on quality corrective actions, performance metrics, and key supplier failure data.Take ownership of supplier part inspection and failure analysis to drive quality requirements back to the source.

Essential Skills

Quality engineeringSupplier qualityQuality controlMachining7-10 years of experience in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment5-7 years in a Quality role preferredBS degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $46.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in West Columbia,SC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 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. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.