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Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish activities that will refine and improve quality of the product and process as measured by internal quality KPI metrics and external quality indicators.

• Lead and execute quality engineering tasks across multiple functions such as product development, design engineering, supply chain, purchasing, operations, production, material control, suppliers and/or other stakeholders with development and operations methodology.

• Problem identification and rapid resolution of product/process quality issues to meet/exceed stakeholder expectations and enhance end-user customer satisfaction.

• React swiftly to isolate, quarantine, contain quality problems in manufacturing, production, assembly, final inspection and drive effective containment actions, root cause analysis and corrective, preventive actions.

• Act, react and facilitate problem solving actions as a subject matter expert utilizing advanced quality body of knowledge (QBOK) tools that enable organization to grow, advance and improve from a state of reactive to preventive to predictive quality.

• Lead, execute advanced product quality planning (APQP) tasks for assigned engineering systems on trailers including supplier PPAP, internal manufacturing PFMEA and control plans.

• Conduct supplier quality systems assessment/evaluation, audit issues resolution with periodic onsite review, monitoring of process controls, control plans, effectiveness of corrective actions.

• Initiate and facilitate supplier 8D CAR with effective & sustainable permanent/preventive actions including ongoing supplier development and continuous improvement (CI) actions.

• Assist in the efforts to update and maintain monthly internal/external quality KPI’s, supplier performance scorecards, rating, ranking and risk assessments.

• Lead, manage, accomplish quality projects/actions in a disciplined, methodical approach within a comprehensive framework of organize & plan, execute & control, analyze & improve.

• Interpret component blueprints/drawings and apply requirements in inspection activities using measurement gages/instruments to verify dimensions, features, characteristics while interpret, evaluate measurement results to determine conformance to specifications.

• Support tasks related to inspection and measurement fixture/gage design and fabrication as necessary.

• Facilitate driving problem containment at the source working closely with internal and external stakeholders including quality, manufacturing, design, leads/supervisors/operators, and supply chain.

• Provide adequate support to operations in necessary sorting, inspection, containment, and segregation of non-conforming material from production inventory.

• Leads and mentors the organization in the application of advanced quality tools and problem solving methodologies while acts as a technical mentor and coach to quality department staff.

• Leads and mentors teams that focus on problem solving, quality improvement, and cost reduction activities.

• Lead efforts to assist with inspection and measurement activities on the production floor to support problem identification, containment, and resolution.

• Actively document and update actions on quality issues with complete, comprehensive supporting documentation in 8D CAR, A3, and/or PDCA action trackers.

• Support activities relating to Quality Management System development, implementation, audits with identification of opportunities for improvement and verification for effectiveness.

• Utilizes customer feedback as an input to drive continuous improvement.

• Develop and track appropriate quality measures and use leadership skills to optimize the level of service provided by the Quality Engineering department.

• Seeks feedback and self-assessment to identify stakeholder needs to determine areas of improvement and seeks support in identifying opportunities to professionally grow and enable career advancement.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

Education:

o Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, advanced Quality Engineering and/or technical education preferred, engineering systems knowledge in chassis, body frames, suspension, axles, brakes, electrical etc. and a minimum of 10+ years of quality assurance experience in a manufacturing and/or assembly environment, Business Management degree a plus.

Licenses/Certifications:

o Professional certifications i.e. ASQ certifications such as CQE, CRE, CQM, Six Sigma Green/Black belt highly desired, ISO 9001 or IATF Internal Auditor certification preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

o Strong understanding and demonstrated use of quality tools and principles such as 6-Sigma, APQP, PPAP, QFD, TQM, FMEA, DOE, MSA, ANOVA and SPC.

o Proven success in the use of and mentoring of Problem Solving methods and statistical decision-making process.

o Ability to thoroughly analyze data to make decisions, recommendations by transforming raw data from multiple sources into reliable information and knowledge to execute actions and deliver results.

o Ability to lead, execute and influence stakeholders on decisions related to process controls, statistical capability data study inferences, measurement systems analysis, results of product quality characteristics, standards, procedures and methods without direct authority.

o Experience in project management which may include planning, supervising, monitoring, and accomplishing the goals of specific project requirements.

o Knowledge of QMS assessment, measurement techniques, product development process.

o Experience in ISO 9001, IATF 16949 requirements and quality systems auditing.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.75 - $73.08/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 Oregon,WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 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.