Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring that products and processes adhere to internal quality standards and meet customer, regulatory, and industry requirements. This role collaborates closely with manufacturing, engineering, and operations teams to drive continuous improvement, reduce defects, and foster a strong quality culture.

Responsibilities

• Manage all internal and external quality issues from both customers and suppliers as assigned.
• Review and update required documentation.
• Communicate with customers on issues regarding product quality and navigate OEM portals.
• Participate in the implementation and effectiveness of customer‑related corrective actions and aid in investigating and responding to customer complaints regarding product quality.
• Ensure best practices are followed throughout the design process.
• Conduct process audits to ensure accuracy of paperwork and that inspection aids are present, meeting the line process flow.
• Ensure that the requirements of the Control Plan are being fulfilled.
• Develop and obtain customer‑approved boundary samples and maintain these samples throughout the production cycle.
• Support training when necessary, such as with boundary samples, quality alerts, and SPC.
• Responsible for scrap reduction initiatives related to reduction in Risk Prior Numbers (RPN).
• Participate in pre‑launch programs with regard to design and specifications required.
• Ensure timely closure of engineering change action items.
• Manage containment activities both internally and externally.
• Assess manufacturing issues to ensure quality systems and error proofing are not compromised.
• Review component drawings and understand the application requirements for each component.
• Maintain control of rejected parts in the plant hold area as per the Nonconforming Material Process (NCM).
• Review warranty returns, follow up with customers, and provide analysis of data as required.
• Review and analyze dimensional data from first piece layouts, gauge R&R, and capability studies.

Essential Skills

• 3‑5 years of experience as a Quality Engineer with Automotive Tier 1 High Volume Manufacturing Suppliers.
• Expertise in automotive plastics or automotive lighting, specifically mid to large size plastic parts for interior or exterior.
• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline.
• Proficiency in Core Quality Tools/Methodologies: APQP, SPC, MSA, FMEA, PPAP, Control Plans, Process Flows, Root Cause Analysis, and Practical Problem Solving.
• Proficiency in and learning of Business Operating Systems (e.g., IATF, IMDS, QSI, OEM Customer requirements).
• Knowledge of basic concepts of design output, metrology, and instrumentation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in automotive exterior lighting.
• Knowledge of electronics.
• American Society for Quality (ASQ) Certification.
• Experience directly supporting GM programs.

Work Environment

The position is based in a fast‑paced automotive manufacturing plant environment, which includes office space.

Job Type & Location

This is a contract position based out of Plymouth, MI.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $40.87 – $45.67/hr. Individual compensation within this range will depend on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent factors.

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 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)

Application Deadline

September 28, 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.