Onsite Quality Engineer — CAPA & Process Improvement

ACTalent; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer in Cleveland, OH to drive robust quality processes in a modern manufacturing setting. You will lead structured problem-solving, manage CAPA and ISO 9001 compliance, and collaborate with production and engineering to improve product quality.

The role emphasizes ASQ-style data analysis, GD&T interpretation, and quality documentation such as PFMEA and Control Plans, with onsite, contract-to-hire terms.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• 2+ years in manufacturing or quality engineering; 5+ years preferred.
• Experience with CAPA and root-cause analysis using structured methods.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and apply GD&T principles.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and quality management systems.
• Strong data analysis and statistical tools knowledge.
• Experience in PFMEA and quality documentation management.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations for customer complaints, supplier issues, internal nonconformances, and process failures.
• Develop, implement, and track CAPA using 8D, 5-Why, Fishbone, and SPC.
• Provide technical support to inspectors across receiving, in-process, and final inspection activities.
• Create and maintain quality documentation including PFMEA, Control Plans, and inspection plans.
• Support ISO 9001 audits and ensure process adherence.
• Analyze quality data to identify trends and drive defect reduction.
• Coordinate calibration activities and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
• Interpret GD&T to guide inspection criteria and quality standards.
• Collaborate across manufacturing, process engineering, and other stakeholders for improvements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and follow-up actions.

Skills

CAPA

Root cause analysis

8D

5-Why

Fishbone diagrams

GD&T

SPC

Data interpretation

Quality systems

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer in Cleveland, OH to drive robust quality processes in a modern manufacturing setting. You will lead structured problem-solving, manage CAPA and ISO 9001 compliance, and collaborate with production and engineering to improve product quality.

The role emphasizes ASQ-style data analysis, GD&T interpretation, and quality documentation such as PFMEA and Control Plans, with onsite, contract-to-hire terms.