Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Job Description

The Quality Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring that manufacturing processes and products consistently meet established quality standards and customer expectations. This position develops and implements quality control systems, analyzes production data, identifies areas for improvement, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement. The Quality Engineer acts as a key liaison between production, engineering, and leadership to uphold compliance, reduce defects, and enhance overall product reliability within an automotive manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and disposition customer returns on a daily basis, ensuring timely resolution, accurate documentation, and effective feedback into production and quality processes.
• Develop, implement, and sustain quality assurance procedures across manufacturing and assembly operations to maintain consistent product quality and process stability.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for internal and external quality issues, including issues related to returned parts.
• Prepare and present monthly Parts Per Million (PPM) reports for both customer-facing and internal stakeholders, providing clear analysis and improvement recommendations.
• Conduct regular audits of production processes to ensure compliance with company, customer, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Perform monthly audits of Manufacturing Quality Control (MQC) documents such as Control Plans, Inspection Standards, and related documentation to ensure accuracy, effectiveness, and alignment with current processes.
• Provide direct customer support through meetings, planning sessions, and documentation management to address quality concerns and align on expectations.
• Collaborate closely with production teams to support part manufacturing and resolve quality-related issues on the shop floor.
• Analyze warranty parts upon request and support the Warranty Quality Engineer in identifying root causes and implementing effective countermeasures.
• Create inspection standards for production and service parts and address Supplier Quality Performance Report (SQPR) issues to ensure robust incoming and in-process inspection.
• Report daily Kaizen activities and actively support continuous improvement initiatives on the plant floor to enhance quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Lead daily Strike Team meetings to drive timely resolution of open quality concerns and to ensure clear communication of priorities and actions.
• Partner with engineering and production teams to improve product design, manufacturability, and defect prevention through proactive quality input.
• Support lab testing activities and assist the Lab Technician as needed, ensuring accurate test execution and data interpretation.
• Lead Scrap Reduction Team efforts by identifying top scrap drivers, coordinating cross-functional problem-solving, and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Proactively submit and implement Continuous Improvement ideas aimed at enhancing quality performance, reducing waste, and improving overall operational efficiency.

Essential Skills

• Demonstrated experience in quality engineering within an automotive manufacturing environment, supporting customers such as major automotive OEMs.
• Strong proficiency in problem-solving methodologies and tools, including 5-Why analysis, Ishikawa (fishbone) diagrams, 8D reports, and fault tree analysis.
• Good understanding of automotive blueprint reading and interpretation of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Hands-on experience with metal stamping, roll forming, and assembly processes in a production setting.
• Knowledge of gauge concepts and design, including the ability to support development and evaluation of measurement tools and fixtures.
• Experience with Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA) to evaluate and improve measurement system capability and reliability.
• Familiarity with arc welding and resistance welding inspection and testing methods, including evaluation of weld quality and related defects.
• Ability to lead and participate effectively in cross-functional teams, driving alignment and accountability for quality-related actions.
• Strong skills in root cause analysis, CAPA development, and implementation within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in preparing and presenting quality performance metrics such as PPM and audit findings to internal and external stakeholders.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience working with automotive manufacturers such as Toyota, Nissan, Subaru, or similar OEMs or Tier suppliers.
• Practical experience applying GD&T in both design interpretation and inspection planning.
• Exposure to structured continuous improvement methodologies, including Kaizen and scrap reduction initiatives.
• Experience creating and maintaining inspection standards and control plans for production and service parts.
• Experience in lab testing support, including coordination of tests and interpretation of results for quality improvement.
• Strong communication skills to interface with customers, production personnel, and engineering teams in meetings and planning sessions.
• Ability to organize and lead daily meetings focused on quality concerns, including Strike Team and Scrap Reduction Team activities.
• Comfort working with documentation management related to quality procedures, inspection standards, and audit records.

Work Environment

This role operates within an automotive manufacturing and assembly environment that includes metal stamping, roll forming, and welding processes such as arc and resistance welding. The Quality Engineer works closely with production lines, inspection stations, and testing laboratories, regularly engaging with production, engineering, and lab personnel on the plant floor. The position involves participation in daily meetings, on-site audits, and hands-on investigations of parts, processes, and warranty returns. The work setting emphasizes continuous improvement, structured problem-solving, and collaboration across cross-functional teams to maintain high quality standards and reduce scrap and defects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Dalton, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $38.50/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 Dalton,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 2026.

About Actalent

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