Quality Engineering Supervisor

QUALITY ENGINEERING SUPERVISOR:

SHIFT- M-F 7:30-3:30

PAY-$85,000-$95,000 NOT INCLUDING BONUSES

• Lead and mentor supplier quality teams to ensure outsourced components meet quality, cost, and launch readiness objectives throughout new model development and production ramp-up.

• Oversee supplier tooling development activities, monitor milestone performance, and approve tool readiness for production launch.

• Direct supplier quality approval processes, including review of quality documentation, risk assessments, and corrective action plans.

• Manage cross-functional quality reviews, inspections, and validation events to ensure compliance with engineering and customer requirements.

• Lead New Model Reviews (NMRs), driving issue resolution and readiness decisions prior to mass production.

• Provide executive-level reporting on supplier performance, launch risks, quality metrics, and mitigation strategies.

• Facilitate Quality Review Meetings (QRMs) and Design Review Meetings (DRMs), ensuring accountability and timely closure of action items.

• Coordinate activities between suppliers, engineering, manufacturing, and R&D teams to support successful product launches.

• Drive root cause investigations and corrective actions for supplier quality concerns, ensuring long-term process improvements.

• Establish and maintain supplier quality standards, continuous improvement initiatives, and best practices across new product development programs.

Essential Qualifications

• Supervisory or team leadership experience within Supplier Quality, Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Quality, or Quality Assurance.

• Experience managing supplier quality performance and OEM supplier relationships in a manufacturing environment.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, drive accountability, and influence stakeholders at multiple organizational levels.

• Strong knowledge of PPAP, APQP, FMEA, root cause analysis, and new product launch processes.

• Experience overseeing quality audits, product validations, inspections, and manufacturing readiness reviews.

• Working knowledge of quality systems and standards, including ISO 9001 and supplier quality requirements.

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and technical documentation.

• Experience developing and implementing corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Understanding of plastics manufacturing, tooling development, and supplier manufacturing processes.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and reporting skills with the ability to present quality metrics and recommendations

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Burlington, NC.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $46.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Burlington,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 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 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.

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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.