Responsibilities + Conduct comprehensive inspections, including incoming, in-process, final inspections, and FAIs, to ensure compliance with standards. + Manage and improve inspection documentation, scrap and rework tracking, and quality reporting. + Develop and oversee quality testing procedures, audit parameters, and inspection tools to increase efficiency and reduce errors. + Drive corrective and preventive action (CAPA) investigations and work cross-functionally to implement long-term solutions. + Coordinate and manage RMAs to ensure timely resolution and strong customer support. + Contribute to quality system enhancements, process standardization, and train junior inspection staff. + Build and manage systems for tracking internal defects, providing actionable reporting to supervisors. + Conduct random audits across manufacturing processes to identify and mitigate quality risks. + Audit staged products before packaging to verify appearance, functionality, and compliance. + Perform root cause analysis on nonconforming products and support CAPA activities. + Tag, segregate, and document nonconforming materials and ensure timely communication for disposition. + Stop processes producing nonconforming product and escalate issues to prevent further defects. + Collaborate with operations teams to drive process improvements that influence quality positively. + Maintain accurate records of inspections, audits, and quality activities for compliance. + Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, local regulations, and company safety guidelines. + Perform additional tasks as assigned to support business needs. Essential Skills + 3–5 years of experience in a quality-focused role within a manufacturing environment. + Experience in quality control and inspection processes in a production setting. + Experience in developing quality audits, inspections, and control methods. + Strong understanding of BOM levels and structures. + Ability to read and interpret mechanical part drawings. + Experience with root cause analysis and CAPA methodologies. + Knowledge of inspection techniques and measurement tools. + Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of working independently. + Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. + Excellent communication and collaboration skills. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Naperville, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $33.00/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 Naperville,IL. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026. 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.