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The Quality Engineer will work closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations, and Quality teams to support product quality, improve processes, investigate quality concerns, and maintain compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Support investigations into quality issues and assist with root cause analysis activities.
• Participate in problem-solving teams and corrective action efforts.
• Help track and verify corrective actions to ensure issues are effectively resolved.
• Assist with quality improvement projects focused on reducing defects and improving manufacturing processes.
• Support customer quality concerns, product returns, and complaint investigations.
• Participate in new product launch activities, including APQP and PPAP processes.
• Maintain quality documentation, records, and data collection systems.
• Assist with Control Plans, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and other quality tools.
• Support internal and external quality audits, including ISO 9001 and IATF requirements.
• Collect, analyze, and report quality performance data.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Assist with calibration activities and maintenance of quality laboratory equipment.
• Learn and apply Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in quality systems, manufacturing processes, and continuous improvement.
• Basic understanding of engineering principles and manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to learn quality methodologies such as FMEA, PPAP, APQP, 8D, and Statistical Process Control (training provided).
• Self-motivated with a willingness to work hands-on in a manufacturing environment.

• Internship, co-op, manufacturing, or hands-on engineering experience is a plus but not required.
• Previous internship or co-op experience in manufacturing, engineering, or quality.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma concepts.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting.
• Basic knowledge of quality management systems or auditing concepts.

The role is based in a manufacturing environment. The position offers the opportunity to learn from experienced engineering and quality professionals, exposure to advanced manufacturing processes and quality systems, and hands-on experience with continuous improvement initiatives. The environment is collaborative and focused on innovation and operational excellence. The position provides career growth opportunities within a global manufacturing organization.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Searcy, AR.

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $30.00/hr.

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)

This is a fully onsite position in Searcy,AR.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 18, 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.

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