Quality Engineer

Job Description

Join our dynamic Quality team at the Vicksburg Plant as a Quality Engineer. You will be responsible for managing medical device, automotive, and consumer/industrial medical programs. This role involves hands‑on engagement with projects from inception to completion, including addressing customer complaints in the field. Your expertise is essential to manage the workload efficiently.

Quality Engineer

• Interpret and review complex engineering drawings and specifications, applying expert‑level understanding of GD&T to assess product and process compliance.
• Support and perform medical product validation activities, including Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), Performance Qualification (PQ), and Process Characterization (PC).
• Ensure compliance with industry‑specific standards, including IATF and ISO 9001, as well as medical device quality and regulatory requirements.
• Actively participate in new product launches, ensuring quality requirements are integrated into design, process, and production planning.
• Develop, document, and maintain standard work instructions for inspection, testing, and manufacturing processes.
• Conduct first article inspections (FAI) and evaluate results against design specifications.
• Perform and document risk assessments, process capability studies, and tolerance stack‑ups.
• Drive Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) using structured problem‑solving tools (e.g., 8D, 5 Why, Fishbone).
• Participate in internal and supplier audits, and support regulatory and customer audits.
• Work cross‑functionally with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to resolve quality issues and improve processes.
• Lead or assist with the development of control plans, PFMEAs, and process flow diagrams.
• Analyze nonconformities, trends, and quality data to support continuous improvement initiatives.

• 2+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in engineering drawing review and GD&T.
• Experience working with IATF or ISO 9001 standards.
• Experience working directly with customers as the main point of contact.
• Familiarity with quality tools and methodologies such as control plans, process flow, FMEA, and blueprint review.
• Strong willingness to learn, as verified through references.
• Experience with plastic injection molding, IQ/OQ/PQ, statistical analysis, PPAP, APQP, supplier quality, CQE, and Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt).

• Experience with statistical analysis software.
• Experience with precision measurement tools and CMMs.
• Certifications such as CQE (Certified Quality Engineer), Six Sigma Green/Black Belt, or GD&T Professional Certification.

This position is based at the Vicksburg Plant, a well‑organized, temperature‑controlled facility with a cubicle office space. You will be part of a team of four Quality Engineers, reporting to the Quality Manager. The work is production‑focused, requiring 60‑70% floor time and 30‑40% desk work. Work hours are from 7 am‑4 pm or 8 am‑5 pm.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Vicksburg, MI.

The pay range for this position is $28.85 – $38.46 /hr.

• 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 Vicksburg, MI. Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 27, 2026.

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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