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Job Title: Senior Quality EngineerJob Description

As a Senior Quality Engineer, you will work directly with the customer's quality group to address and resolve quality issues. Your role will involve consulting management when necessary, determining root causes for quality defects, and providing oral presentations on quality-related matters. You will also obtain customer approvals, coordinate material movement, oversee data collection, and interpret results to drive improvements. Inspecting and testing materials for accuracy, evaluating '8D' responses, and communicating quality control information are key aspects of this role. Additionally, you will produce quality reports, assist with training, and mentor new quality engineers, ensuring compliance with company policies and industry standards.

Responsibilities

+ Work directly with the customer's quality group and respond to quality issues.

+ Address and fulfill customer requests, consulting management when necessary.

+ Determine root cause for quality defects onsite.

+ Provide oral presentations on quality-related issues.

+ Obtain customer approval for control of parts.

+ Issue Quality Concerns as needed.

+ Coordinate material movement between manufacturing plant and OEM facility.

+ Oversee data collection and interpretation to coordinate improvement efforts.

+ Inspect and test materials for aesthetic and dimensional accuracy.

+ Evaluate the results of '8D' response for acceptability or corrective action.

+ Communicate quality control information to relevant departments and outside vendors.

+ Produce reports on nonconformance of products, daily production quality, root cause analyses, or quality trends.

+ Assist with training Quality associates.

+ Follow established work practices supporting compliance with company policies, safety standards, 5S practices, and regulatory requirements.

+ Mentor new quality engineers in company procedures, engineering principles, and work practices.

Essential Skills

+ Quality engineering and root cause analysis.

+ 2-6+ years of experience in automotive quality engineering.

+ Customer-facing experience with an automotive OEM.

+ Experience with quality defects, 5S, supplier quality, quality assurance, and quality control.

+ Development of corrective action plans.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, industrial technology, manufacturing engineering or equivalent.

+ 4-6 years in the Quality field with 2 years in a manufacturing environment.

+ Previous automotive experience preferred.

+ Spanish language skills helpful but not required.

+ Experience with Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

+ V-Ridge or AutoCad experience preferred but not required.

+ Capable of using basic measurement devices such as micrometers, calipers, and indicators.

+ Ability to interpret blueprints and drawings.

+ Ability to travel for extended periods with limited notice.

+ Flexibility to work any assigned shift.

+ Must pass the Farnsworth Munsell 100 Hue test every 2 years with a minimum score of 50.

Work Environment

This position operates in both office and manufacturing environments, utilizing standard office equipment. The work environment can be noisy, and the employee may be exposed to hot temperatures. Physical demands include the ability to sit frequently, stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Manchester, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $42.00/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 Manchester,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 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.