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Job Title: Quality EngineerJob Description

The Quality Engineer will support GM launch, focusing on engineering changes, supplier changes, and process improvements in current production. This role involves risk assessment, validation, and compliance with internal quality standards and customer requirements, while minimizing production disruptions.

Responsibilities

+ Lead quality aspects of engineering changes and supplier changes.

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain) to assess and validate changes before implementation.

+ Ensure all quality documentation (Control plans, FMEA, WI) is updated accordingly.

+ Support process validation activities, including capability studies, PPAP, and Run at Rate.

+ Ensure supplier PPAP submissions are reviewed and approved in alignment with customer and company standards.

+ Ensure compliance with IATF, AIAG Core Tools, and internal Quality Management System.

Essential Skills

+ Root cause analysis

+ Quality assurance

+ Supplier development

+ Program launch

+ Automotive manufacturing process

+ Continuous improvement

+ Lean manufacturing

+ Project management

+ Poke yoke

+ Supplier quality

+ Quality management system

+ Corrective action plans

+ Six Sigma certification

+ Audit

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, or equivalent experience

+ 3-5 years of experience in quality engineering

+ Strong knowledge of core tools (PPAP, APQP, MSA, and SPC)

+ Experience creating PPAPs and related documentation

+ Ability to read part drawings

+ Experience in the automotive industry, particularly with electro/mechanical devices

+ Knowledge of EV components such as motors and inverters

+ Experience dealing with automotive customers

+ Bilingual in Japanese language/translation

+ Knowledge of Quality Systems such as Q1, IATF16949, NPI (New Product Introduction), FMEA, Control Plans, etc.

+ Experience with the development of SAP, Control Plans, FMEA’s, Process Operations Standards, etc.

+ Sound knowledge of mechanical and electrical engineering for Electro-Mechanical Processes

+ Well-organized, attention to detail, and able to handle multiple deadlines and projects simultaneously

+ Ability to lead projects obtaining the support of multiple departments

+ Analytical skills to understand product and process change points impact

+ Knowledge with problem-solving tools, such as 5P, 5-why, DOE, FTA, etc.

Work Environment

This position is on the Electric Motor side of the plant, which is housed in the same building as the shocks/struts on a different side. It is a clean room environment requiring approximately 45 hours a week, with additional hours as needed. The role involves working closely with new lines (primarily for GM) that arrived in June 2024. Up to 15% domestic and international travel to suppliers and customers may be required. The shift is from 7:45 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Expect to walk 10,000+ steps a day in this large plant (800,000 square feet).

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $43.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

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

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Berea,KY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 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.