Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

As a Supplier Technical Assistance Engineer, you will represent our client at supplier manufacturing facilities. You will play a crucial role in ensuring product launch success and maintaining current model quality. You will have the authority to make quality decisions on behalf of our client and authorize legal documents such as the Part Submission Warrant.

• Support Parts Supply and Logistics (PS&L) suppliers, quality processes, metrics, and systems.
• Drive and manage the development of suppliers to Q1 performance levels, adhering to our client standards.
• Lead quality process improvements within the organization and with global parts packagers and suppliers.
• Develop a global quality metric scorecard for the Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) Suppliers, Quality Inspection, and parts.
• Support the development of processes, documentation, and training.
• Demonstrate expertise in statistical production and manufacturing systems, controls, processes, assembly, and measurement systems analysis.
• Manage supplier relationships and data tracking.
• Support supplier capacity studies and global PS&L Quality competency and acumen.
• Engage in special projects and process improvements.
• Support STA and departmental metrics, including Q1, PPAP, Reject Rate, PPM, MSA, and Standards (ISO, IATF, etc.).

• Experience in Supplier Quality Engineering.
• Proficiency in APQP, PPAP, Launch Product, Warranty Analysis, and Capacity Planning.
• Lean Manufacturing expertise.
• One year of experience working within a Supplier Quality capacity.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering.

• Strong analytical problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of APQP and PPAP processes.
• Strong program management and computer skills.

This is a hybrid role where you will work remotely on Fridays and in the office from Monday to Thursday. You will be part of one of the world's largest OEMs, offering a dynamic and engaging work environment.

This is a Contract position based out of DEARBORN, MI.

The pay range for this position is $41.57 - $41.57/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 hybrid position in DEARBORN, MI. Final date to receive applications:
This position is anticipated to close on Jan 2, 2026.

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.

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