Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality EngineerJob Description This role requires a Quality Engineer who will initially spend 75% of their time on the floor, learning and prioritizing tasks to effectively support the quality team. As a champion for quality, you will ensure that the team has the necessary materials, remove any obstacles hindering project completion, and expedite essential parts. You will handle both internal and external customer issues and participate in AS9100 audits. Over time, the role will transition to a balanced 50/50 split between floor and desk work. Responsibilities also include creating and interpreting SPC charts, conducting PFMEAs, developing control plans, and managing gage R&R and PPAPs. You will work closely with the Quality Manager and eventually transition into an Assistant Quality Manager role, overseeing 9-10 quality technicians. Responsibilities Spend 75% of the initial time on the floor to learn and prioritize tasks. Act as a champion for the quality team, ensuring necessary materials are available. Remove obstacles to project completion and expedite essential parts. Respond to internal and external customer issues. Participate in AS9100 audits. Create and interpret SPC charts, conduct PFMEAs, and develop control plans. Manage gage R&R and PPAPs. Assist the Quality Manager and transition into an Assistant Quality Manager role. Oversee 9-10 quality technicians. Essential Skills 1 year of experience as a Quality Engineer or an engineering degree. Experience with AS9100 standards. Audit participation experience. Proficiency in SPC charts, PFMEAs, control plans, gage R&R, and PPAPs. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with quality system standards. Prior audit experience. Work Environment The position offers a 40-hour workweek with a schedule of Monday-Thursday from 7am-4:30pm and Friday from 7am-11am. Employees enjoy 2 weeks of vacation, a family-like environment with 60 employees, and a growing company culture. Benefits include employee stock ownership, a 401k, and a retirement plan. Access to Udemy courses is available after 6 months of employment. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ithaca, MI. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.85 - $36.05/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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) Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ithaca, MI. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Ithaca,MI. 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service. 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 process due to a disability, please email the employer for other accommodation options. 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