Quality Engineer

Actalent; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer for a contract role based in Waukegan, IL. You will maintain and improve QMS procedures, lead CAPA activities, and drive continuous quality improvements across manufacturing processes.

You will collaborate with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to resolve issues, support new product introductions, and standardize processes to promote quality excellence. This onsite role offers comprehensive benefits and competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining QMS procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and manage QA plans for new product introductions using APQP and process optimization.
• Lead root cause investigations and drive CAPA activities for nonconformances.
• Analyze quality and production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support process validation, test method validation, and MSA activities.
• Provide quality input during process design, development, and implementation phases.
• Mentor and support the development of quality assurance team members.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve QMS procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and manage QA plans for NPIs using APQP and process optimization.
• Lead root cause investigations and CAPA activities for nonconformances.
• Analyze quality and production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support process validation, test method validation, and MSA activities.
• Provide quality input during process design, development, and implementation phases.
• Mentor and support the development of quality assurance team members.

Skills

Quality management

APQP

CAPA

Data analysis

MSA

Documentation

Mentoring

Job description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving quality systems, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring compliance within a regulated manufacturing environment. This role partners with internal teams, customers, and suppliers to resolve quality issues, support new product introductions, and enhance manufacturing processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve Quality Management System (QMS) procedures and regulatory compliance.
• Develop and manage Quality Assurance (QA) plans for new product introductions using APQP and process optimization methodologies.
• Lead root cause investigations and drive CAPA activities for nonconformances.
• Analyze quality and production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Support process validation, test method validation, and MSA activities.
• Provide quality input during process design, development, and implementation phases.
• Improve inspection methods, quality documentation, and training programs.
• Manage supplier, customer, and internal quality issues, ensuring effective corrective actions.
• Support supplier quality initiatives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to standardize manufacturing processes and promote quality excellence.
• Maintain document control systems and provide technical support to customers and internal stakeholders.
• Mentor and support the development of quality assurance team members.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Waukegan, IL.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $42.00 – $46.00/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) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Waukegan,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 7, 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 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

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.