Quality Engineer at Actalent in Manitowoc, WI

Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Process Engineer

Job Description

The Quality Process Engineer leads critical quality initiatives across manufacturing, suppliers, and customers to ensure robust processes, prevent defects, and support new product launches. This role focuses on root cause analysis, continuous process improvement, and driving standardized quality systems and tools throughout the organization while providing technical leadership to quality teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations and implement effective corrective actions for manufacturing, supplier, and customer quality issues.
• Improve manufacturing processes by applying Statistical Process Control (SPC), process capability analysis, and robust control plans to enhance consistency and reduce variation.
• Drive defect prevention initiatives that reduce scrap, rework, warranty claims, and customer complaints by strengthening processes and controls.
• Support new product launches and manufacturing process validation activities to ensure stable, capable, and compliant production processes.
• Lead Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) activities for new and modified products, processes, tooling, and suppliers, ensuring complete and accurate submissions and on-time approvals.
• Develop, review, and approve PPAP elements, including process flow diagrams, control plans, dimensional results, material and performance test records, capability studies, and Part Submission Warrants (PSWs).
• Plan and execute Measurement System Analysis (MSA), including variable and attribute studies, to verify that measurement systems are accurate, repeatable, reproducible, and suitable for production use.
• Support ISO quality system requirements, internal and external audits, and continuous improvement initiatives to maintain and enhance certification and compliance.
• Train and coach employees on quality tools, standards, and structured problem-solving methodologies to build quality awareness and capability across the organization.
• Provide day-to-day technical leadership, coaching, and work direction to Quality Technicians to ensure effective inspection activities, containment actions, and problem-solving efforts.
• Ensure adherence to established quality standards, procedures, and documentation requirements across production and quality functions.

Essential Skills

• 1015 years of experience in quality, with a strong track record of running a team and driving quality improvement initiatives.
• Proven experience in quality engineering and process engineering within a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in leading root cause analysis and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Hands-on experience with Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), including preparation, review, and approval of all required elements.
• Strong skills in process improvement using tools such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) and process capability analysis.
• Practical knowledge and application of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies for defect reduction and process optimization.
• Experience planning and conducting Measurement System Analysis (MSA) for both variable and attribute measurement systems.
• Ability to train, coach, and provide technical leadership to quality teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Familiarity with ISO-based quality management systems and support of audits and continuous improvement activities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience driving structured defect prevention programs that reduce scrap, rework, and warranty exposure.
• Experience in supporting new product introductions and process validation activities in a manufacturing setting.
• Ability to develop and maintain comprehensive control plans and process documentation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with production, engineering, suppliers, and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead continuous improvement initiatives across multiple teams.

Work Environment

The role operates in a manufacturing environment where significant investments are being made to modernize and enhance production capabilities. The organization emphasizes bringing manufacturing processes directly to the shop floor and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Team members benefit from strong support for quality initiatives and access to robust benefits, while working closely with production, engineering, and quality personnel to drive high-performance operations.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Manitowoc, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $110000.00 - $120000.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Manitowoc, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Manitowoc,WI.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.