• Quality Engineer

    Actalent (Glenwood, IL)


    Job Description

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Lead and coordinate APQP activities for new product introductions and engineering revisions, ensuring alignment with both domestic and international customer requirements (e.g., AIG, VDMA).

    • Collaborate closely with Product Engineers, Inspectors, and cross-functional teams to develop and implement quality plans across the product lifecycle—from early development to pre-production and production.

    • Prepare and submit PPAP documentation tailored to customer-specific requirements.

    • Develop and maintain Control Plans, FMEAs, Process Flows, and Inspection Instructions.

    • Interpret and walk through technical drawings and specifications, including GD&T and GPS standards.

    • Support and lead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) in response to customer complaints and internal findings.

    • Operate and support CMM programming and inspection (Zeiss, Calypso) and other standard measuring equipment.

    • Maintain accurate documentation and records in compliance with ISO 9001:2015 standards, contributing to the upcoming 2026 recertification.

    • Ensure calibration and maintenance of inspection equipment and uphold strong data ethics and documentation control.

    • Participate in internal and external audits and support audit readiness.

    Day-to-Day Activities:

    • Facilitate daily collaboration with Product Engineers and Inspectors.

    • Plan and incorporate inspection and test routines for products nearing production.

    • Evaluate and prioritize multiple projects in the pipeline, adapting responsibilities based on candidate strengths.

    • Use statistical tools and data analysis to monitor and improve product quality.

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field (required).

    • Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing quality role.

    • Strong understanding of APQP, PPAP, and quality core tools.

    • Experience with metal stamping, metal processing, or assembly is a plus.

    • Proficient in interpreting technical drawings and applying GD&T and GPS standards.

    • Hands-on experience with CMM equipment and Zeiss Calypso software preferred.

    • Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 standards and documentation practices.

    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and statistical analysis tools is a plus.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $80000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

     

    401(k)Dental insuranceHealth insuranceLife insurancePaid time offVision insurance

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Glenwood,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jun 3, 2025.

    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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    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 due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.