Quality Engineer

ACTalent; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer in Dayton, OH to strengthen the facility's QMS and drive automotive quality improvements on the shop floor. You will collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to embed IATF 16949 alignment and robust documentation into production processes.

The role emphasizes audits, PPAP, CAPA, and data-driven improvements using ERP systems to analyze quality metrics and ensure traceability across the plant.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience.
• Strong background in automotive manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with IATF 16949 requirements and related automotive quality standards.
• Strong knowledge of FMEA development and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of Control Plans and their application in production processes.
• Strong knowledge of process flow development and documentation.
• Strong knowledge of QMS development, implementation, and documentation control.
• Experience with document control processes and maintaining accurate quality records.
• Experience using ERP systems in a manufacturing or quality context.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to integrate quality into production.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain the facility's Quality Management System (QMS) and associated documentation to ensure robust and consistent quality practices.
• Support compliance with IATF 16949 and applicable ISO requirements by implementing and sustaining appropriate quality standards and procedures.
• Create, review, and maintain FMEAs, Control Plans, process flows, procedures, and other core quality documentation.
• Support internal, external, and certification audits by preparing documentation, participating in audit activities, and responding to auditor requests.
• Drive and track corrective actions related to audit findings to ensure timely and effective resolution of issues.
• Manage and improve document control processes so quality records remain accurate, current, and properly maintained.
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to ensure quality requirements are clearly defined and integrated into production processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities, implementing corrective and preventive actions, and monitoring results.
• Assist with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities and documentation, ensuring customer and regulatory requirements are met.
• Utilize ERP and other systems to maintain and analyze quality data, support traceability, and improve process effectiveness.

Skills

Automotive QA

IATF 16949

FMEA

Control Plans

Process flow

QMS docs

Audits

Cross-functional

CAPA

PPAP

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer strengthens and improves the facilitys Quality Management System (QMS) and related documentation within an automotive manufacturing environment. This role ensures compliance with IATF 16949 and applicable ISO requirements, supports audits, and drives corrective actions. The Quality Engineer collaborates closely with Engineering and Manufacturing to integrate quality requirements into production processes and supports continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and maintain the facilitys Quality Management System (QMS) and associated documentation to ensure robust and consistent quality practices.
• Support compliance with IATF 16949 and applicable ISO requirements by implementing and sustaining appropriate quality standards and procedures.
• Create, review, and maintain Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (FMEAs), Control Plans, process flows, procedures, and other core quality documentation.
• Support internal, external, and certification audits by preparing documentation, participating in audit activities, and responding to auditor requests.
• Drive and track corrective actions related to audit findings to ensure timely and effective resolution of issues.
• Manage and improve document control processes so quality records remain accurate, current, and properly maintained.
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to ensure quality requirements are clearly defined and integrated into production processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities, implementing corrective and preventive actions, and monitoring results.
• Assist with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities and documentation, ensuring customer and regulatory requirements are met.
• Utilize ERP and other systems to maintain and analyze quality data, support traceability, and improve process effectiveness.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience.
• Strong background in automotive manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with IATF 16949 requirements and related automotive quality standards.
• Strong knowledge of FMEA development and maintenance.
• Strong knowledge of Control Plans and their application in production processes.
• Strong knowledge of process flow development and documentation.
• Strong knowledge of QMS development, implementation, and documentation control.
• Experience with document control processes and maintaining accurate quality records.
• Experience using ERP systems in a manufacturing or quality context.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to integrate quality into production.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certified Internal Auditor credential is an asset.
• Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) certification is an asset.
• Experience supporting internal, external, and certification audits.
• Experience with PPAP activities and documentation in automotive manufacturing.
• background in continuous improvement and corrective-action initiatives.

Work Environment

The role operates in an aluminum and metal fabrication manufacturing environment, supporting automotive production. The position involves working closely with production, engineering, and quality teams on the shop floor and in office settings. The work includes frequent interaction with manufacturing processes, quality documentation, and ERP systems, with a focus on maintaining high standards of product and process quality.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Dayton, OH.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $80000.00/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.

Medical, dental, vision ect

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dayton,OH.

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

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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