Quality Engineer

Actalent; Virginia; On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer to drive product and process quality in injection molding and packaging operations. The role emphasizes developing and maintaining core quality documentation, leading investigations, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

You will collaborate with manufacturing and engineering to support mold ramp-ups and new product introductions while enforcing robust quality controls.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in quality manufacturing.
• Hands-on quality engineering in manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of PDCA and 5 Whys for root-cause analysis.
• Experience with quality control and quality engineering practices.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge with proven execution in production.

Responsibilities

• Drive product and process quality across injection molding and packaging manufacturing operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain FMEAs, Control Plans, inspection procedures, and other quality documentation.
• Lead non-conformance investigations using PDCA, 5 Whys, and other root-cause analysis methodologies.
• Monitor and analyze quality metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing processes.
• Conduct audits and participate in investigation and analysis activities to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Support new mold ramp-ups and new product introductions by establishing appropriate quality controls and documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of quality control processes and procedures.
• Ensure that quality engineering practices align with lean manufacturing principles and proven execution standards.

Skills

Quality manufacturing

Root cause analysis

FMEA & Control Plans

Lean manufacturing

Audits & investigations

Cross-functional collaboration

Documentation skills

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Job Description

This Quality Engineer role focuses on driving product and process quality within injection molding operations and packaging manufacturing. The position plays a key role in developing and maintaining core quality documentation, leading non-conformance investigations, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. You will collaborate closely with manufacturing and engineering teams to support new mold ramp-ups and new product introductions while ensuring robust quality control across all operations.

Responsibilities

• Drive product and process quality across injection molding and packaging manufacturing operations.
• Develop, implement, and maintain FMEAs, Control Plans, inspection procedures, and other quality documentation.
• Lead non-conformance investigations using PDCA, 5 Whys, and other root-cause analysis methodologies.
• Monitor and analyze quality metrics to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives within manufacturing processes.
• Conduct audits and participate in investigation and analysis activities to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Support new mold ramp-ups and new product introductions by establishing appropriate quality controls and documentation.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve quality issues and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of quality control processes and procedures.
• Ensure that quality engineering practices align with lean manufacturing principles and proven execution standards.

Essential Skills

• 1–3 years of experience in quality manufacturing, including exposure to investigation and manufacturing engineering (ME).
• Hands-on experience in quality engineering within manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of root cause analysis techniques, including PDCA and 5 Whys.
• Experience in quality control and quality engineering practices.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge with proven execution in a production setting.
• Ability to develop and maintain FMEAs, Control Plans, and inspection procedures.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives in manufacturing.
• Ability to perform audits, investigations, and detailed analysis of quality issues.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in injection molding operations or related manufacturing processes.
• Background in packaging manufacturing environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach to investigation.
• Ability to create and maintain comprehensive quality documentation.
• Comfort working cross-functionally with operations, engineering, and quality teams.
• Interest in contributing to the build-out of new manufacturing departments and capabilities.
• Ability to work in a growing team within a large, well-funded organization.

Work Environment

The current plant is a high-volume packaging facility with approximately 700 employees, focused solely on packing operations. The organization is investing in a new plant that will house all stages of manufacturing, including a dedicated molding activity department scheduled to be built out by 2027. You will work in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment with strong backing and the opportunity to help shape new manufacturing capabilities and quality processes as the facility expands.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of South Chesterfield, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.38 - $50.48/hr.

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)