• Quality Engineer

    Actalent (Rockford, IL)


    Job Description: Quality Engineer

     

    We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join our team with working hours from 7:30am to 4pm, offering some flexibility. This role has a strong potential to lead to a permanent position. The Quality Engineer will engage in quality-related activities associated with the nonconforming material control process, perform root cause analysis, and execute advanced quality planning processes including First Article Inspections, FMEA's, and PPAP's. Additionally, the role involves responsibilities in continuous improvement and working with customers and suppliers on audits as needed.

    Responsibilities

    + Perform quality-related activities associated with the nonconforming material control process.

    + Conduct root cause analysis.

    + Execute advanced quality planning processes, including First Article Inspections, FMEA's, and PPAP's.

    + Drive continuous improvement initiatives.

    + Collaborate with customers and suppliers regarding audits as needed.

    Essential Skills

    + Proficiency in quality engineering and root cause analysis.

    + Experience in quality control and auditing.

    + Knowledge of PPAP and AS9100 standards.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + For QE Level 1: An associate degree with 3+ years of quality engineering experience.

    + For QE Level 2: A bachelor's degree with 5+ years of quality engineering experience.

    + Experience in quality management systems, document management, and audit processes.

    + Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Knowledge of MS Project and Visio is a plus.

    + Green Belt certification or equivalent CI/RCCA certification preferred.

    + Lead auditor certification preferred.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $60.00/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 Rockford,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 16, 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.