Quality Engineer

Actalent; Ohio; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO

Life insurance

Disability insurance

EAP

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer/Manager to lead the development and implementation of an ISO 9001-compliant QMS and drive supplier quality initiatives. This role focuses on building robust quality processes, supplier development, and cross-functional collaboration to achieve certification and continuous improvement.

The position is on-site in Delaware, OH, with a competitive pay range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience building or improving an ISO 9001 QMS and leading audits.
• Strong knowledge of corrective actions and continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, implementation, and maintenance of an ISO 9001-compliant QMS.
• Conduct QMS gap assessments and create certification roadmaps.
• Develop and execute internal audit programs and CAPA processes.
• Own supplier quality processes including qualification, audits, scorecards, and performance metrics.
• Lead corrective actions using 8D, A3, 5 Why, and RCA methodologies.

Skills

Quality Engineering

Supplier Quality

ISO 9001

Internal Auditor

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Quality Engineer/Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a Quality Manager/Supplier Quality Engineer to lead the development and implementation of an ISO 9001-compliant Quality Management System while owning key Supplier Quality initiatives. This role involves building quality processes from the ground up, driving certification efforts, improving supplier performance, and ensuring compliance across manufacturing operations. This is an excellent opportunity for a quality professional experienced in creating or enhancing a QMS, leading audits, and partnering with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of an ISO 9001-compliant Quality Management System (QMS).
• Conduct QMS gap assessments and create implementation roadmaps for certification readiness.
• Establish and manage document control processes, including procedures, work instructions, and revision control.
• Develop and execute internal audit programs, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Facilitate Management Review meetings and track quality KPIs, risks, and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare for and support external audits and ISO certification activities.
• Own Supplier Quality processes including supplier qualification, onboarding, audits, scorecards, and performance metrics.
• Lead supplier and internal corrective actions utilizing 8D, A3, 5 Why, and Root Cause Analysis methodologies.
• Develop incoming inspection plans, sampling plans, and acceptance criteria.
• Drive quality improvements through SPC, MSA, capability studies, trend analysis, and data-driven decision making.
• Support new product introductions and engineering changes while ensuring supplier readiness and quality controls are established.
• This role is responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the Quality Department, ensuring ownership of quality processes, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with Supplier Quality programs and supplier development.
• Experience building, implementing, or improving an ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements, internal audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement.
• Internal Auditor certification or training.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Experience with document control, process mapping, and procedure development.
• Strong problem-solving skills utilizing 8D, A3, 5 Why, Fishbone, or similar methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, schematics, GD&T, and inspection requirements.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• ISO 9001 Lead Auditor Certification.
• Welding inspection experience.
• AWS/CWI Certification.
• Experience with SPC, MSA, capability studies, and statistical quality tools.

Work Environment

This position is based on-site.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account (HSA) options
• Flexible work arrangements for eligible position

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Delaware,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 24, 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 o