Mechanical Quality Engineer - Automotive IndustryDrive Quality. Solve Complex Problems. Shape the Future of Automotive Engineering. Actalent is seeking a Mechanical Quality Engineer to join a leading automotive manufacturer's Market Quality team. This is an excellent opportunity for engineers who enjoy hands-on problem solving, root cause analysis, vehicle testing, and working cross-functionally to improve product quality and customer satisfaction. In this role, you'll investigate real-world vehicle and component failures, analyze warranty trends, collaborate with engineering and supplier teams, and help drive corrective actions that improve future vehicle performance. If you're curious, analytical, and passionate about understanding how things work, this is a great opportunity to build a strong foundation in automotive engineering and quality. What You'll Be Doing

+ Investigate failed warranty parts and vehicle concerns through testing, analysis, and hands-on evaluation

+ Recreate and simulate failure conditions to identify root causes and contributing factors

+ Analyze quality concerns related to design, manufacturing, supplier performance, and service operations

+ Present technical findings and recommendations to engineering and quality leadership

+ Collaborate with suppliers, design engineers, manufacturing teams, and service organizations to implement corrective actions

+ Support containment activities and long-term quality improvements

+ Utilize warranty data and technical analysis to support cost recovery efforts What We're Looking For

+ Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field + 0-6 years of engineering experience

+ Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

+ Ability to investigate technical issues and determine root cause from testing and data analysis

+ Interest in automotive systems, vehicle quality, and engineering problem solving Preferred Background

+ Automotive industry experience

+ Transmission systems knowledge

+ Automotive repair, maintenance, assembly, or manufacturing experience

+ Quality Engineering or Quality Assurance experience Why This Opportunity? Hands-on vehicle and component testing Exposure to real-world engineering failures and root cause analysis Work directly with suppliers and automotive engineering teams Develop technical reporting and presentation skills Entry-level friendly with strong career growth potential Gain experience with one of the world's leading automotive manufacturers If you're looking for an opportunity to launch your engineering career while making a direct impact on vehicle quality and customer experience, we'd love to hear from you. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Marysville, OH. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $33.65 - $38.00/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 Marysville,OH.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Sep 14, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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