Quality Engineer for NPI & Continuous Improvement

Actalent; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer for a contract-to-hire opportunity in Memphis, TN. The role focuses on supporting new product launches, driving continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment, and ensuring high-quality production and customer satisfaction through quality standards and corrective actions.

You will lead APQP-based quality planning, develop inspection plans, work with suppliers on quality improvements, perform data analysis with SPC, and supervise quality technicians

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 5+ years quality engineering in manufacturing, electronics preferred.
• Experience with core quality tools (PFMEA, Control Plans, 8D, SPC, Lean Six Sigma, etc.).
• Strong root cause analysis and problem solving; ISO audits experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality planning for new product introductions using APQP.
• Support quoting and process design from a quality perspective.
• Develop inspection processes, control plans, and documentation.
• Investigate customer and supplier discrepancies and drive 8D/corrective actions.
• Partner with suppliers on quality improvements and audits.
• Implement and maintain ISO and quality system requirements.
• Analyze data using SPC and other quality tools to improve processes.
• Support training initiatives related to quality standards and practices.
• Work cross-functionally with engineering, production, and customers.
• Supervise quality technicians and inspectors.

Skills

5+ years quality engineering

Root cause analysis

ISO audits

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial, or similar)

Tools

PFMEA

Control Plans

8D

SPC

Lean Six Sigma

DMAIC

PDCA

PPAP

A3

Root Cause Analysis

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer for a contract-to-hire opportunity in Memphis, TN. The role focuses on supporting new product launches, driving continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment, and ensuring high-quality production and customer satisfaction through quality standards and corrective actions.

You will lead APQP-based quality planning, develop inspection plans, work with suppliers on quality improvements, perform data analysis with SPC, and supervise quality technicians