Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer is responsible for suggesting and debating alternative methods and procedures to solve quality problems, meet changing market opportunities, and implement continuous process improvement. This role provides direction and leadership to implement Zero Defects principles and focuses on all business processes while embedding the 14 steps of the Quality Improvement Process (QIP) throughout the organization. The Quality Engineer will provide insight and guidance to support the Quality Improvement Team (QIT) and be an active, standing member of the team. Additionally, the position involves developing and analyzing data and information, as well as analyzing product specifications to determine present standards and establish proposed quality and reliability expectations for the finished product. The Quality Engineer will cooperate with other top management personnel in formulating and establishing company policies, operating procedures, and quality system performance goals.

Responsibilities

• Suggest and debate alternative methods and procedures for solving quality problems and meeting changing market opportunities.
• Implement continuous process improvement throughout the organization.
• Provide direction and leadership to implement Zero Defects principles and focus in all business processes.
• Support the Quality Improvement Team (QIT) and be an active, standing member.
• Develop and analyze data and product specifications to determine present standards and propose quality and reliability expectations.
• Cooperate with top management in formulating and establishing company policies, operating procedures, and quality system performance goals.

Essential Skills

• Quality engineering
• Root cause analysis
• Audit
• CAPA
• 5 Whys
• 8D
• Gage R&R
• APQP
• Quality assurance
• PPAP
• Corrective action plans
• Engineering
• PFMEA
• Quality management
• Quality management system
• Inspection
• FMEA

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field
• Industrial manufacturing background
• High-level understanding of welding and weld processes

Work Environment

This role is situated in a manufacturing environment that involves welding processes. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and post-tax contributions, life insurance, short and long-term disability, a health spending account (HSA), transportation benefits, and an employee assistance program. Employees receive 10+ paid holidays, 2 weeks of PTO, and profit sharing based on company performance. Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on job classification and length of employment.

Job Type & Location

This is a contract position based out of Omaha, Nebraska.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $85000.00 - $95000.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Omaha, NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 20, 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.

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, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.