Quality Engineer - Defense, Audits & Process Improvement

Actalent; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent in Janesville, WI is seeking a Quality Engineer to monitor production assembly processes and drive continuous improvement. You will establish and monitor inspection plans based on customer acceptance criteria and ensure compliance with the Quality Management System.

The role involves collaborating with engineers, manufacturing personnel, and U.S. government representatives, supporting lot acceptance tests, writing work instructions, and planning quality audits.

Qualifications

• Quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards.
• Experience with corrective actions and audit control plans.
• Proficiency in GD&T and defense industry standards.
• Knowledge of supplier quality and government compliance.
• 1-3+ years of quality engineering experience.
• Experience with US government and DoD/Military entities.
• Comfort with shop floor/assembly inspection.
• Ability to manage internal audits and support quality inspectors.
• Proficiency with PPAP and quality assurance processes.
• Experience with first article inspection and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production assembly processes to improve efficiency.
• Participate in production team meetings to drive continuous improvement.
• Establish and monitor inspection plans based on customer criteria.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and QMS.
• Collaborate with engineers, manufacturing, management, and DoD reps.
• Provide engineering assistance for lot acceptance tests.
• Write and incorporate detailed work instructions.
• Plan and conduct quality audits and report findings.

Skills

Quality engineering

ISO 9001

Corrective actions

GD&T

Defense/government compliance

Shop floor inspection

Root cause analysis

Audit support

PPAP

First article inspection

Tools

PPAP

Audit control plans

First article inspection

Job description

Actalent in Janesville, WI is seeking a Quality Engineer to monitor production assembly processes and drive continuous improvement. You will establish and monitor inspection plans based on customer acceptance criteria and ensure compliance with the Quality Management System.

The role involves collaborating with engineers, manufacturing personnel, and U.S. government representatives, supporting lot acceptance tests, writing work instructions, and planning quality audits.