Quality Engineer

ACTalent; Holly Springs (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan pre-tax and Roth options

Life Insurance (employee & dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off (PTO, vacation, sick leave)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer to monitor, maintain, and improve quality indicators from manufacturing shops and the supply base. You will support the objective of delivering the highest quality vehicles to customers, developing quality procedures, and addressing field/warranty issues with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Engineering with strong communication, documentation and problem-solving skills, and has manufacturing or automotive experience.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or equivalent with strong technical aptitude.
• Experience creating and reviewing drawings, reports, manuals, and specs.
• Ability to present to diverse audiences and communicate clearly.
• Familiarity with problem-solving tools: TBP, 8D, Fishbone, 4M, 5 Why.
• Basic PFMEA and understanding of automotive systems.
• Manufacturing background; automotive exposure is a plus.
• Experience in Lean, RCA, process, mechanical, electrical engineering and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with PPAP and ISO 9001 standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Quality Standards for suppliers, in-house shops, and completed vehicles.
• Ensure Change-point Management across suppliers, shops, and design.
• Provide technical support and daily problem solving for part/shop issues.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to resolve complex problems.
• Serve as Quality Window Person to Design and provide design technical support.
• Create technical procedures and engineering reports.
• Manage field and warranty issues for the area.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Technical documentation

Problem solving tools

Lean manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Manufacturing experience

Automotive exposure

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

PPAP

ISO 9001

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 Contract to Hire position based out of Holly Springs, MS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/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 Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Holly Springs,MS.

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.

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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.