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Quality Engineer

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New Troy, MIContract / Temporary$38.46–43.27/hrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$38.46–43.27/hr
Location
New Troy, MI
Schedule
Contract / Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Quality Engineer supports new program launches and quality processes across pre-production and post-production activities in an automotive manufacturing environment. The role creates and submits PPAPs and APQPs, leads 8D and corrective action meetings, and develops control plans and PFMEAs while working with internal teams, customers, and suppliers. The position is contract to hire and fully onsite in New Troy, Michigan.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

IATF 169498D Corrective ActionsPreventive ActionsPPAPAPQPPFMEATroubleshootingRoot Cause AnalysisBlueprint ReadingGD&TMachined Metal ProductsPrecision MachiningCast Iron CastingsCNC MachiningProcess DevelopmentMeasureLinkMeasurement Data AnalysisQuality EngineeringLean ManufacturingContinuous ImprovementCross-Functional Collaboration

Qualifications

Quality Engineer ExperienceQuality Engineering CertificationManufacturing Credentials

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Tuition Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Job Description

The Quality Engineer plays a key role in supporting new program launches and ensuring robust quality processes across both pre-production and post-production activities. In this position, you create and submit PPAPs and APQPs, lead 8D and corrective action meetings, and develop control plans and PFMEAs while collaborating closely with internal teams, customers, and suppliers. You consistently make rational, data-driven decisions and apply strong analytical skills to maintain high standards of quality in an automotive manufacturing environment.

Essential Skills

  • Experience working as a Quality Engineer within Automotive Manufacturing (IATF 16949)

  • Experience completing and implementing 8D corrective actions and preventative actions

  • PPAP, APQP and PFMEA experience

  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis experience

  • Proficient in blueprint reading and GD&T

Additional Skills & Qualifications

  • Experience with machined metal products and precision machining processes.

  • Experience working with cast iron castings in a production environment.

  • Exposure to CNC machining operations and related process development.

  • Experience using MeasureLink or similar measurement data collection and analysis software.

  • Quality Engineering certifications or additional professional credentials in quality or manufacturing.

  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

  • Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams including process engineering, program management, automation, and operations.

Work Environment

The typical shift starts at 7:00 a.m., with an expected workweek of approximately 4550 hours. The company culture emphasizes exceptional customer service, problem-solving, and continuous improvement, offering significant exposure to developing machining processes and advanced manufacturing technologies. Team members receive 10 days of paid time off, 6 paid holidays, and access to Udemy learning resources after six months, supporting ongoing professional growth in a dynamic, fast-paced production environment.

Job Type & Location

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

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $43.27/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 New Troy, MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in New Troy,MI.

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 [email protected] 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,970 open Quality Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$38.46–43.27/hr
  • US median$40–47/hr165 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $40.87/hr, is 7% below the US median midpoint ($44/hr) — in the middle half of Quality Engineer hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 105 open Quality Engineer jobs in Michigan and 2,970 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
Quality Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 5 years (2,410 postings).
Education
1,706 of the 2,970 open Quality Engineer jobs (57%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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