Quality Program Manager

Job Description

The Quality Program Manager will oversee new model launches, ensuring customer requirements are met and supplier schedules are maintained. This role involves coordinating timelines, tracking progress, resolving delays, and providing regular updates to customers on program status.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Manage new model launch activities for automotive customers

• Ensure suppliers meet project schedules and quality standards

• Develop and maintain project timelines and progress tracking tools

• Identify and resolve delays or issues impacting program deliverables

• Communicate status updates and reports to customers and internal teams

• Support APQP processes and documentation throughout the program lifecycle

Must Have

• 2+ years quality engineering working experience

• Automotive industry experience required

• Basic knowledge of APQP and PPAP

• Strong program management experience

• Ability to create schedules, track progress, and manage multiple priorities

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's degree preferred

• Familiarity with automotive quality standards and launch processes

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bluffton, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $38.00/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 Bluffton,OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 22, 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 due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.