Job Title: Quality Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a driven and technically skilled Quality Engineer. This position leads initiatives that strengthen process capability, resolve complex technical challenges, and embed advanced quality planning across the organization. The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative environment, champions continuous improvement, and ensures our quality systems support long-term operational excellence.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute quality improvement projects that enhance process capability and overall operational performance using established quality tools and methodologies.Identify, analyze, and resolve quality issues by evaluating root causes, developing corrective actions, and coordinating resources to implement sustainable solutions.Drive effective problem-solving practices across the plant, ensuring teams apply structured methods for root cause analysis and corrective action.Develop, update, and maintain procedures within the Document Control system, ensuring clarity, compliance, and consistent execution across the facility.Analyze recurring issues and trend data to strengthen CAPA effectiveness and address capability, tolerance, and performance.Collaborate with customers, engineering, and quality teams to define critical part characteristics, assess manufacturability, and recommend specification or tolerance adjustments that enable efficient, high-quality production.Contribute to scrap reduction efforts.Assist with ISO9001 internal audits and potentially external audits.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline; Engineering preferred.Proven analytical and problem-solving abilities, including experience with structured methods such as A3, 8D, RCCA/CAPA, or similar frameworks.Demonstrated success managing multiple projects simultaneously while balancing strategic and hands-on responsibilities.Experience with Capability Studies, MSA/Gage R&R, and calibration systems.Minimum of three years of quality engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint).Hands-on problem solver with a solid technical experience.Experience in manufacturing engineering, process improvement.2-7 years of experience within manufacturing.Excel and PowerPoint proficiency are must-haves (presenting to directors, VPs).Root cause analysis, continuous improvement, supplier quality, CAD modeling, ISO 9001.

Work Environment

The work environment is a manufacturing plant where you will collaborate with various teams to ensure quality standards are met and maintained.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of La Vergne, TN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $40.87/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 La Vergne,TN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 7, 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.

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