Quality Engineer

Actalent; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Fort Wayne, IN is seeking a Quality Engineer to serve as the primary quality representative for a new U.S. manufacturing facility.

You will develop and implement plant-wide quality standards, drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and establish metrics and documentation to support continuous improvement across production and engineering teams. You will lead customer-focused quality activities, perform audits, support PFMEA, PPAP, and ensure alignment with ISO 9001/IATF9001

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering field.
• 13 years of experience in manufacturing quality engineering.
• Familiar with ISO 9001 and/or IATF standards.
• Experience with RCA, PFMEA, SPC, MSA, and audits.
• Knowledge of AS9100, quality data interpretation, and cross-functional communication.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead plant-wide quality standards, procedures, and systems.
• Act as main liaison for customer quality concerns and resolution.
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for issues.
• Establish and report key quality metrics and documentation.
• Develop and maintain control plans, inspection procedures, and SOPs.
• Collaborate with production/engineering to improve quality and process capability.
• Support PFMEA, process flow diagrams, control plans, and new process development.
• Conduct quality system audits and ensure compliance.
• Manage calibration, gauge control, and MSA activities.
• Coordinate with suppliers and global quality teams on standards.
• Utilize SPC and data-driven methods for process monitoring.
• Prepare PPAP documentation as needed.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

SPC/MSA

Cross-functional teamwork

Customer communication

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

GD&T

PFMEA

Excel

MSA

SPC

PPAP documentation

Job description

Job Title: Quality Engineer Job Description

The Quality Engineer serves as the primary quality representative for a newly established U.S. manufacturing facility, developing and implementing plant-wide quality standards and procedures. This role leads customer-focused quality activities, drives root cause analysis and corrective actions, and establishes key quality metrics and documentation to support continuous improvement across production and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary quality representative for the manufacturing facility, helping to develop, implement, and maintain plant-wide quality standards, procedures, and systems.
• Act as the main point of contact for customer quality concerns, ensuring timely investigation, clear communication, and effective resolution of issues.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts for customer complaints, internal nonconformances, and supplier quality issues using structured problem-solving tools.
• Establish, track, and report key quality metrics, implementing continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and process performance.
• Develop, maintain, and update quality documentation, including control plans, inspection procedures, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Partner closely with production and engineering teams to improve product quality, reduce scrap, and increase process capability.
• Support PFMEA, process flow diagram development, control plan creation, and new process development activities to ensure robust quality planning.
• Conduct process and quality system audits to verify compliance with customer requirements, internal standards, and applicable quality management systems.
• Manage calibration programs, gauge control, and measurement system analysis (MSA) activities to ensure accuracy and reliability of measurement equipment.
• Collaborate with suppliers and global quality teams to ensure consistent quality standards and alignment of quality practices across operations.
• Use Statistical Process Control (SPC) and other data-driven methods to monitor manufacturing processes and implement improvements.
• Support preparation and maintenance of PPAP documentation and other quality planning deliverables as needed.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 13 years of experience in a manufacturing quality engineering role.
• Basic understanding of quality management systems such as ISO 9001 and/or IATF.
• Experience with quality engineering practices and quality assurance in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why, Fishbone (Ishikawa) diagrams, Control Plans, PFMEA, Statistical Process Control (SPC), and Measurement System Analysis (MSA).
• Ability to conduct audits related to quality systems and processes.
• Knowledge of quality management system principles, including standards such as AS9100.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret quality data and drive corrective actions.
• Effective communication skills to interface with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting quality documentation and quality planning activities, including creation and maintenance of Control Plans and PPAP documentation.
• Experience interpreting engineering drawings and applying Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in managing multiple quality initiatives.
• Experience in automotive, industrial, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated experience conducting root cause analysis and implementing effective corrective actions.
• Experience using quality data analysis software such as Minitab.
• Interest in career growth, with potential to advance into manager or director of quality roles within several years.

Work Environment

This position is based onsite at a U.S. manufacturing facility, working approximately 45 hours per week, typically from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role involves close collaboration with production, engineering, and global quality teams in a high-volume manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on data-driven decision-making, continuous improvement, and cross-functional teamwork.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $33.65/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 25, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Fort Wayne,IN.

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.

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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.