• Quality Engineer

    Actalent (Berea, KY)


    Job Title: Quality Engineer

     

    Client is unable to provide visa sponsorship now or in the future.

    Job Description

    As a Quality Engineer, you will lead improvement initiatives in manufacturing, focusing on automation and digital systems. You will validate processes through capability studies and gauge R&R analysis, resolve quality issues using root cause analysis and corrective actions, and support manufacturing operations with audits and quality analysis. Additionally, you will manage supplier corrective actions, collaborate with procurement, assist with New Product Introduction, and maintain accurate documentation and quality records.

    Responsibilities

    + Lead improvement initiatives in manufacturing, including automation and digital systems.

    + Validate processes through capability studies and gauge R&R analysis.

    + Resolve quality issues using root cause analysis and corrective actions.

    + Support manufacturing operations with audits and quality analysis.

    + Manage supplier corrective actions and collaborate with procurement.

    + Assist with New Product Introduction and integration of new technologies.

    + Maintain accurate documentation and quality records.

    Essential Skills

    + Quality engineering

    + PPAP

    + Root cause analysis

    + Quality management

    + APQP

    + Corrective action plans

    + Lean Manufacturing

    + Problem Solving Methods

    + Blueprint reading

    + Continuous improvement

    + Troubleshooting

    + Supplier quality

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering field preferred

    + Blueprint reading and GDT experience

    + Assembly and manufacturing process knowledge

    + Strong Leadership Ability

    + Team Player

    + Strong Communicator

    Work Environment

    The facility manufactures forklifts and distributes globally, engaging in both continuous manufacturing and custom project-based work. Employees will work a Monday to Thursday schedule with occasional overtime on Friday and remote work as needed. The work environment is typical of a manufacturing facility, being cold in the winter and hot in the summer. The position is for the 1st shift. Employees enjoy a schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week with occasional overtime, promoting a great work-life balance. The facility is very clean, and employees have the opportunity to work on interesting projects and custom orders.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Berea, Kentucky.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $38.46/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 Sep 30, 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.