Description

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The Quality Engineer plays a critical role in ensuring that manufacturing processes and products meet established quality standards and customer expectationsThis position is responsible for developing and implementing quality control systems, analyzing production data, identifying areas for improvement, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvementThe Quality Engineer serves as a key liaison between production, engineering, and management to uphold compliance, reduce defects, and enhance overall product reliabilityReview and disposition customer returns daily; ensure timely resolution and documentationDevelop, implement, and sustain quality assurance procedures across manufacturing and assembly operationsLead root cause analysis and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) for internal and external quality issues, including returned partsPrepare and present monthly PPM reports for both customer and internal metricsConduct regular audits of production processes to ensure compliance with company, customer, and regulatory standardsPerform monthly audits of MQC (Control Plans), Inspection Standards (IS), and FMEAs to ensure accuracy and effectivenessProvide direct customer support through meetings, planning sessions, and documentation managementCollaborate with production teams to support part manufacturing and resolve quality-related issuesAnalyze warranty parts upon request and support Warranty Quality Engineer in issue resolutionCreate inspection standards and address SQPR issues for service partsReport daily Kaizen activities and support continuous improvement initiatives on the plant floorLead daily Strike Team meetings to drive resolution of open quality concernsPartner with engineering and production teams to improve product design, manufacturability, and defect preventionSupport lab testing activities and assist Lab Technician as neededLead Scrap Reduction Team efforts; identify and resolve top scrap drivers in collaboration with productionProactively submit and implement Continuous Improvement ideas to enhance quality and efficiency

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Additional Skills & Qualifications

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1.\tAutomotive industry (Toyota, Nissan, Subaru)2.\tProblem solving skills and tools (5-why, Ishikawa, 8D, Fault tree analysis, etc…)3.\tGood understanding of automotive blueprint reading and interpretation of GD&T symbols4.\tCross-functional team leadership5.\tMetal stamping, rollforming, and assembly6.\tGauge concepts and design, measurement systems analysis (MSA)7.\tArc / Resistance Welding inspection and testing

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Experience Level

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Intermediate Level

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This is a Permanent position based out of Dalton, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $85000.00/yr.

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 Dalton,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 3, 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 for other accommodation options.