Quality Engineer

Actalent; Blue Springs (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability (short & long-term)

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer to monitor and improve quality indicators across manufacturing shops and suppliers. You will develop quality standards, support design changes, and provide guidance to cross-functional teams to resolve complex issues and drive continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, root cause analysis, and PPAP/ISO 9001 familiarity, with onsite work in Blue Springs, MS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.
• Experience developing and reviewing technical documents such as drawings, reports, manuals, and technical specifications.
• Experience in Lean manufacturing and root cause analysis.
• Automotive industry knowledge is a significant advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Quality Standards related to Suppliers, In-House Manufacturing Shops, and Completed Vehicle.
• Assure Change-point Management for Suppliers, In-House Manufacturing Shops, and Design.
• Provide technical support and daily problem-solving for part and shop issues within the Manufacturing Shop.
• Communicate, coordinate, and negotiate to solve complex problems with cross-functional teams.
• Act as Quality Window Person to Design and provide Design Technical Support.
• Develop technical procedures and produce engineering reports.
• Manage field and warranty issues for the responsible area.

Skills

Quality standards

Supplier quality

Cross-functional communication

Presentations

Manufacturing experience

Automotive industry

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Process engineering

Electrical engineering

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

TBP

8D

Fishbone

4M

5 Why

PFMEA

ISO 9001

PPAP

Job description

Job Description

The Quality Engineering team is seeking a passionate and highly motivated Engineer to join their dynamic team. The primary responsibility of this role is to monitor, maintain, and improve Quality indicators from both our manufacturing shops and supply base. The successful candidate will support the Quality objective to provide the highest quality vehicle to the customers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Quality Standards related to Suppliers, In-House Manufacturing Shops, and Completed Vehicle.
• Assure Change-point Management for Suppliers, In-House Manufacturing Shops, and Design.
• Provide technical support and daily problem-solving for part and shop issues within the Manufacturing Shop.
• Communicate, coordinate, and negotiate to solve complex problems with cross-functional teams.
• Act as Quality Window Person to Design and provide Design Technical Support.
• Develop technical procedures and produce engineering reports.
• Manage field and warranty issues for the responsible area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting with strong communication skills.
• Experience developing and reviewing technical documents such as drawings, reports, manuals, and technical specifications.
• Ability to create presentations for diverse audiences.
• Basic understanding of Problem-Solving Tools such as TBP, 8D, Fishbone, 4M, and 5 Why.
• Basic understanding of Risk Analysis Tools such as PFMEA.
• Basic understanding of automotive systems.
• Manufacturing experience.
• Automotive experience is a significant advantage.
• Experience in Lean manufacturing, Root cause analysis, Process engineering, Mechanical engineering, Manufacturing processes, Continuous improvement, Assembly, and Electrical engineering.
• Familiarity with the automotive industry and PPAP.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Blue Springs, MS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $100000.00/yr.

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 Blue Springs,MS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 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 [e-mail] 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.