Quality Engineer II - PPAP, ISO 9001 & RCA Expert

Actalent; Cudahy (WI); On-site; USD 62,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer II for a fully onsite role in Wisconsin. You will lead quality processes for switchgear, busbars, and distribution equipment, support PPAP with major customers, and drive improvements to meet ISO 9001, UL, and milspec standards.

The role requires collaboration with manufacturing and engineering teams, handling low- and high-volume production, and maintaining QMS documentation to sustain certifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of quality engineering on manufacturing floor.
• PPAP experience for key customers is required.
• Experience updating and maintaining ISO 9001 procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead quality engineering activities on the manufacturing floor to meet internal/external standards.
• Oversee PPAP activities for major customers and ensure documentation is complete.
• Maintain ISO 9001 procedures and contribute to certification efforts.
• Lead RCA investigations using Fishbone and 5 Why techniques.
• Support and improve QMS across receiving, in-process, and final inspections.
• Perform inspections on electrical distribution equipment, switchgear, and related components.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering on quality issues in various production environments.
• Review MRB activities and disposition nonconforming materials.

Skills

5+ years QA

PPAP experience

ISO 9001 knowledge

Root cause analysis

Quality inspection

QMS implementation

Electrical equipment familiarity

UL standards

Milspec awareness

BOM interpretation

MRB experience

Engineer-to-order

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer II for a fully onsite role in Wisconsin. You will lead quality processes for switchgear, busbars, and distribution equipment, support PPAP with major customers, and drive improvements to meet ISO 9001, UL, and milspec standards.

The role requires collaboration with manufacturing and engineering teams, handling low- and high-volume production, and maintaining QMS documentation to sustain certifications.