Job Title: Quality Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Engineer to monitor and improve production assembly processes, ensuring compliance with customer requirements and our Quality Management System. You will collaborate with a range of personnel including Engineers, Manufacturing staff, management, and U.S. Government representatives. This role involves establishing inspection plans, providing engineering assistance for lot acceptance tests, writing detailed work instructions, and conducting quality audits.

Responsibilities

• Monitor production assembly processes with a focus on improving efficiency.
• Participate in production team meetings to drive continuous improvement.
• Establish and monitor inspection plans based on customer acceptance criteria.
• Ensure compliance with customer requirements and the Quality Management System.
• Provide engineering assistance for lot acceptance test requirements.
• Write and incorporate detailed work instructions.
• Plan and conduct quality audits, conveying findings through formal reports.
• Manage internal audits and support day-to-day operations with quality inspectors.

Essential Skills

• 5 years of experience in quality engineering.
• Experience with ISO 9001 standards.
• Proficiency in corrective action plans, control plans, and GD&T.
• Familiarity with the defense industry and U.S. government compliance.
• Experience dealing with DoD/Military entities.
• Comfortable with inspections in a shop floor/assembly environment.
• Ability to manage internal audits and support quality inspectors.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Hands-on, ambitious, and able to think quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with munitions and firearms.
• Understanding of military standards and specifications.
• Experience with reject verification.
• Familiarity with PPAP, quality assurance, first article inspection, Minitab, and root cause analysis.
• Relevant experience is key; a four-year degree is not necessary.

Work Environment

The work schedule is from 7am-5pm with an hour lunch, comprising four nine-hour days and an eight-hour Friday (7am-4pm). Every other Friday is off, and flexible hours within an hour each way are allowed as long as consistency is maintained. Travel is rare but may occur for supplier issues or offsite testing, typically up to one week every 2-4 months. The work environment is clean, with a growth mindset that offers opportunities for career advancement. Additional benefits include tuition reimbursement. The team regularly collaborates with Inspectors, Manufacturing, and the Supplier Quality Engineering team.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $95000.00

Company benefits will be shared upon initial conversation with Actalent and any related questions can be answered at this time. Thank you for expressing interest in working with Actalent.

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Janesville,WI.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 22, 2025.

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.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $75,000 - $95,000