• Quality Engineer

    Actalent (North Chicago, IL)


    Responsibilities

    + Utilize the tools of APQP (PPAP, FMEA’s, control plans, capability studies).

    + Review and approve Supplier PPAP packages, understanding Level 3 submission PPAP requirements.

    + Lead APQP and PPAP activities for internal and intra-company supplied parts including Component Risk Assessments, DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Validation.

    + Develop APQP plans for NPD programs.

    + Develop the Supplier APQP workbook, ensuring all critical stages are entered into the Supplier Advanced Quality database in SharePoint.

    + Regularly update the Supplier Advanced Quality Database in SharePoint with component APQP progress.

    + Partner with Engineering to define verification and validation test requirements ensuring appropriate objective evidence is available to support acceptance criteria.

    + Contribute to the completion of final design verification and design validation test reports by providing clear, concise conclusions with statistical validity and graphical support.

    + Track PPAP submissions and address interim statuses.

    + Perform other duties as assigned by management.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

    + Minimum 3 years of quality engineering experience, preferably in the automotive industry.

    + Familiarity with automotive OEM customer requirements and audit processes.

    + Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings with a strong understanding of geometrical dimensioning and tolerance.

    + Strong working knowledge of IATF standards.

    + Proven experience in Design for Manufacturability and process reliability/validation.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of North Chicago, IL.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $53.00/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 North Chicago,IL.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 1, 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.