Quality Engineer
Actalent
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Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer to serve as the North American customer-facing quality contact across design through production for automotive antenna and connectivity products.
You will own quality documentation, drive corrective actions, support NPI launches, and collaborate with global teams to ensure ISO 9001 compliance and strong supplier performance. The role requires travel to OEM sites and strong communication skills.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering is required.
- Experience with APQP and PPAP documentation, submission and approval.
- Experience with FMEA and control plans.
- Proven root cause analysis with 8D, fishbone, DOE.
- Proficiency with SPC for process monitoring.
Responsibilities
- Act as primary quality contact for North American OEM automotive customers.
- Support customer issues and escalations with rapid response and resolutions.
- Lead APQP/PPAP documentation for new and existing products.
- Drive quality across supply chain, machining, molding, assembly, and validation.
- Own core quality documentation (FMEAs, control plans, KPIs).
- Lead root cause and corrective actions (8D, DOE, fishbone).
- Support NPI launches and product transfers ensuring quality requirements.
- Implement and monitor SPC and quality systems for stable processes.
- Support ISO 9001 and customer audits with documentation and findings.
- Coordinate quality activities with global plants (China, Vietnam, Mexico).
- Collaborate with engineering, program management, and supply chain to mitigate risks.
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Job Description
This Quality Engineer role supports North American automotive customers and serves as the primary customer-facing quality contact across the full product lifecycle, from design and new product introduction through production. The position focuses on automotive antenna systems, RF technologies, and connected vehicle products such as telematics, GPS, cellular, V2X, and wireless charging. Operating from a small, engineering-driven satellite office, the Quality Engineer collaborates closely with global manufacturing sites to ensure robust quality performance, timely issue resolution, and compliance with automotive quality standards.
Act as the primary quality contact for North American OEM automotive customers, including managing day-to-day quality communications and expectations.
Support customer issues and escalations by providing rapid response to urgent OEM concerns and coordinating timely resolutions.
Lead the preparation, maintenance, and submission of APQP and PPAP documentation for new and existing products.
Drive quality performance across the supply chain, machining, molding, assembly, and final product validation processes.
Own and maintain core quality documentation, including FMEAs, control plans, and quality KPIs and metrics.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities using structured methodologies such as 8D, fishbone diagrams, DOE, and other problem-solving tools.
Support new product introduction (NPI) launches and product transfers by ensuring quality requirements are defined, implemented, and verified.
Implement, monitor, and improve statistical process control (SPC) and other quality systems to ensure stable and capable processes.
Support ISO 9001 and customer audits by preparing documentation, coordinating activities, and addressing findings.
Coordinate quality-related activities with global plants and teams in regions such as China, Vietnam, and Mexico.
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering, program management, and supply chain teams to address quality risks and drive continuous improvement.
Represent the North American quality function in internal and external meetings, ensuring clear communication of quality status, risks, and actions.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (required unless supported by exceptional relevant experience).
in electronics or automotive electronics, with exposure to electronic components or systems.
Automotive quality experience, preferably with OEM or Tier 1 suppliers, ideally supporting customers such as GM, Tesla, or Ford.
Hands-on experience with APQP and PPAP processes, including documentation, submission, and approval.
Strong experience with FMEA and control plan development and maintenance.
Proven ability to perform root cause analysis and corrective actions using tools such as 8D, fishbone diagrams, DOE, and similar methodologies.
Proficiency with SPC tools and techniques for monitoring and improving process performance.
Customer-facing quality experience, including direct interaction with OEMs or major automotive customers.
Experience supporting NPI and product launches, ensuring quality requirements are met throughout the introduction process.
Exposure to ISO 9001 and quality management systems, with auditing experience preferred.
Willingness and ability to travel approximately 25%, typically 4-6 trips per year, primarily to OEM customer sites.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage escalations and maintain effective customer relationships.
Ability to work independently as a standalone Quality Engineer in the region while collaborating with global quality teams.
Experience with RF, antenna, or connectivity products used in automotive or related applications.
Experience in electronics manufacturing environments, such as assembly, PCB, or cable production.
Six Sigma certification or training, such as Yellow Belt or Green Belt.
Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience working with global teams, particularly in Asia and Mexico, across different time zones and cultures.
Demonstrated comfort handling OEM escalations and urgent quality issues in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to thrive in a small, highly collaborative engineering-focused team setting.
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Belleville, MI.
The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $105000.00/yr.
Benefits 401k medical dental
This is a fully onsite position in Belleville,MI.
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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