Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer Job Description
As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for reviewing new and revised manufacturing jobs to ensure material selection, heat treatment requirements, processing routes, and compliance with customer specifications. You will investigate metallurgical, quality, and heat-treatment issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions for non-conforming materials, processes, and products. Additionally, you will manage third-party laboratory testing, including sample submissions, result tracking, technical report review, and the disposition of failed results. Your role will also involve verifying incoming material chemistry against certifications and specifications, supporting supplier quality initiatives, and driving corrective actions when needed. You will collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Production, heat treatment vendors, and steel suppliers to develop metallurgical programs, support new product launches, improve process capability, and drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and other quality methodologies.
Responsibilities
- Review and validate material selection, heat treatment requirements, and processing routes for manufacturing jobs.
- Investigate and resolve metallurgical, quality, and heat-treatment issues.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for non-conforming materials, processes, and products.
- Manage third-party laboratory testing and track results.
- Verify incoming material chemistry against certifications and specifications.
- Support supplier quality initiatives and drive corrective actions.
- Collaborate with various teams to develop metallurgical programs and improve process capability.
Essential Skills
- Bachelors degree in Materials Engineering, Engineering Physics, Chemistry, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of experience in a quality engineering role in a manufacturing setting.
- Proficiency in statistical analysis tools and data analytics (Minitab, JMP, or equivalent).
- Strong attention to detail and ability to identify minute surface defects.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Direct heat treatment experience or metal background.
- Experience with ISO 9001, AS9100, or regulated industry is a plus.
- Experience in automotive, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries.
- Familiarity with ERP and PLM systems.
- Attention to detail and a proactive approach to quality improvement.
- High level of initiative and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with safety and environmental regulations.
Work Environment
The work environment is primarily in a forging setting, which involves spending about 40% of the time on the floor, depending on project needs. The environment can be hot and dirty, requiring adaptability. While the position is office-based, it requires engagement with the manufacturing floor.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Portland, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $52.88/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 Portland, IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 9, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Portland,IN. About Actalent

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