Manufacturing Quality Engineer

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Manufacturing Quality Engineer Job Description The Manufacturing Quality Engineer ensures the quality, reliability, and integrity of fastening processes within an automotive manufacturing environment. This role focuses on reviewing torque data, maintaining DC tool controller programming, and aligning production and repair systems with engineering specifications. The engineer plays a key role in driving continuous improvement through data analysis, troubleshooting, and collaboration with production and engineering teams to maintain high-quality standards and operational efficiency. Responsibilities Review torque traces and interpret fastening and programming terminology to ensure compliance with engineering and quality standards. Program and maintain DC tool controllers, including systems such as Stanley and Atlas Copco, based on plant requirements. Ensure station information for production lines and repair carts aligns with released specifications and documentation. Manage and document programming changes in DC tool controllers for both production and repair environments, ensuring traceability. Establish and maintain angle monitoring limits to detect potential quality issues in fastening operations. Review repair cart results using ToolsNet and compare them to error-proofing reports to identify trends and discrepancies. Run ToolsNet fault reports, analyze recurring issues, and recommend corrective actions to reduce production impact. Identify manufacturing-related quality issues and drive resolution in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Prepare and present quality data, trends, and action plans in daily quality meetings with plant leadership. Provide support and expertise related to torque tools, programming, torque traces, and cycle data. Maintain accurate programming and system configurations during station relocations and line rebalancing activities. Ensure ToolsNet and related systems are configured to track and report programming changes effectively. Utilize data analysis to export, transform, and import data between systems to support quality monitoring. Implement and maintain quality standards within the production environment. Provide hands-on engineering support on the production floor, troubleshooting tooling and process issues. Essential Skills Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field. Experience in quality engineering within an automotive manufacturing environment. Hands-on experience with torque tools and torque specifications in production settings. Experience programming and maintaining DC torque tool controllers (e.g., Stanley, Atlas Copco). Ability to review and interpret torque traces, fastening data, and cycle data. Strong data analysis skills for identifying trends, root causes, and corrective actions. Experience transferring and integrating data across different systems. Experience providing direct engineering support in a production environment. Knowledge of implementing and maintaining quality standards. Familiarity with ToolsNet or similar systems for fastening data collection and analysis. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to present technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking abilities. High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with torque tools, torque specifications, and fastening systems. Experience with ToolsNet, Atlas Copco, Stanley, or similar platforms. Experience in automotive manufacturing and high-volume production environments. Ability to work closely with fastening engineers and production teams. Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate documentation. Experience supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Work Environment This role is based onsite at an automotive manufacturing plant and involves daily interaction with production operations. The position is highly hands-on, requiring time on the plant floor working with torque tools, controllers, and data systems. The engineer collaborates closely with plant personnel and supports a fastening engineer while representing quality metrics and initiatives. The environment is fast-paced and production-driven, requiring regular participation in daily quality meetings and continuous coordination with cross-functional teams to improve fastening and torque-related performance. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based onsite at an automotive manufacturing plant (location dependent on assignment). Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $40.00/hour. Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Louisville, KY. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $40.00/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 Louisville,KY.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 15, 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 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, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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