About this role
Job Title: Quality EngineerJob DescriptionWe are seeking a Quality Engineer to maintain and develop quality systems in a TS16949/IATF certified environment. The role involves following AIAG quality documentation standards such as PPAPs and APQP. You will serve as the main point of contact for suppliers and customers, responsible for corrective actions, problem-solving, and issue resolution. Reporting directly to the Quality Manager, you will collaborate with a team of quality engineers, inspectors, and the process engineering group.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and develop quality systems in compliance with TS16949/IATF standards.
- Follow AIAG quality documentation standards, including PPAPs and APQP.
- Act as the main liaison for suppliers and customers.
- Manage corrective actions and resolve quality issues with customers.
- Collaborate with the quality engineering and process engineering teams.
Essential Skills
- Quality assurance, quality engineering, and quality control expertise.
- Proficiency in APQP and PPAP processes.
- Strong skills in root cause analysis and quality assurance standards.
- Experience in TS16949 or IATF16949 certified facilities.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of quality engineering experience, or 7+ years of experience without a degree.
- Experience in developing corrective actions and control plans.
- Assembly experience is a plus.
- Preferred experience in automotive quality.
Work EnvironmentThis position is based in an assembly environment focused on windshield wiper systems. The facility offers a clean floor and a pleasant work atmosphere. Employees benefit from the support of a large company while enjoying the environment of a smaller location. The role involves spending time on the floor investigating quality issues, requiring comfort with being on your feet and working closely with engineers and production associates.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Michigan City, IN.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $40.00 - $50.00/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)
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.
Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Michigan City,IN.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.
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