Quality Engineer

Actalent
  • Waukegan, IL
  • $42–$46 Per Hour
2 days ago

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Engineer

Job Description

The Quality Engineer will develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance plans, analyze data to drive continuous improvement, and provide technical mentorship to the quality assurance team. The role involves representing the quality function in technical support, collaborating with other internal support groups on issues affecting manufacturing on global customer accounts, and serving as a liaison between the company, suppliers, and customers on global quality-related issues.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, maintain, and improve quality management system procedures to support governing standards.
  • Lead root cause analysis sessions with cross-functional working groups and assist with implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) for non-conformances.
  • Analyze production and development data to identify trends, defects, and opportunities for improvement.
  • Support and review the execution of process validation protocols and test method validation, including development of measurement methods or functional test methods.
  • Provide support for all quoting activities by participating in initial process design, development, and implementation phases.
  • Evaluate and provide input to inspection processes via inspection aids and instruction guidelines.
  • Support global training programs specific to the customer by developing and implementing specialized training sessions for all applicable functions.
  • Develop appropriate systems for document storage, access, and review pertaining to global customer accounts.
  • Review all supplies, internal, and customer discrepancies, and coordinate and track the effectiveness of corrective and proactive action efforts.
  • Conduct periodic review and maintenance of all documentation files.
  • Participate in vendor survey activities and drive proactive participation with suppliers, aiding in their process improvement efforts when possible.
  • Interface with all departments as applied to the company's policies and procedures.
  • Provide insight and assistance in implementing and maintaining process improvement and optimization concentrating on proactive methodologies.
  • Assist in driving the standardization of manufacturing processes for global customer accounts.
  • Interface and provide technical support on quality issues with the customer as needed.
Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Park City, IL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.00 - $46.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Park City,IL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 28, 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.

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

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.

Numbers & Facts

LocationWaukegan, IL
Salary$42–$46 Per Hour

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Candidate Screeningunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) Systemsunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Design Servicesunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Functional Testingunmatched
  • Geneticsunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Manufacturing/Industrial Processesunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Process Validationunmatched
  • Quality Assuranceunmatched
  • Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
  • Quality Engineeringunmatched
  • Quality Managementunmatched
  • Root Cause Analysisunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Technical/Engineering Designunmatched
  • Training Programunmatched
  • Trend Analysisunmatched
  • Validation Planunmatched
  • Validation Testingunmatched

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