Manufacturing quality engineer

Kelly
Portage, MI

Manufacturing Quality Engineer

  • Contract Duration: 18 months - Estimated to end: 5/2027 ( Internal hire possibilities)

  • Location : 100% ONSITE - Portage, Michigan (49002)

  • Type : W2 contract (NO C2C OR THIRD PARTY)

  • Work Authorization: Must be currently in the United States with active employment authorization documents without CURRENT sponsorship transfer requirements. Sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this role.

  • Pay: Negotiable depending on direct-related experience up to $35 - $40 an hour

Position is Entry Level -

Top 3 Must Have Skills:

Strong communication with everyone from operator to high level executives

Good organization

Technical mindset

Job Summary:

  • This role is onsite - 5 days a week, about 60% of the time will be spent on the production floor, day to day includes production support, monitoring non-conformance, change control and technical writing.

  • This role will provide direct support to the manufacturing lines through development and implementation of methods and procedures for process control, process improvement, testing and inspection to ensure that the products are free of flaws and function as designed.

Role responsibilities include:

  • Monitoring and trending production defects and leading projects to resolve top defects.

  • Identifying, containing, and correcting nonconformances originating from the manufacturing area.

  • Coaching cross functional team on QMS requirements as it relates to manufacturing facility.

  • When appropriate, designs and installs testing equipment and performs product testing and analysis to maintain quality levels and minimize defects and failure rates.

  • Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Ability to solve problems in a high stress situation

  • Possess attention to detail

  • Eagerness to assist internal and external customers

  • Manage projects in a timely manner

Required degree(s):

  • BS in Engineering is required; will consider a candidate with an AS in Engineering.

  • 2 - 4 years related experience (can include related internships)

  • Experience with GD&T and Statistical Analysis Capability, highly desirable

  • Ability to conduct and document technical investigation

Important information: To be immediately considered, please send an updated version of your resume to [email protected].

* (Kelly does not expense relocation/interview costs)****

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account. In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan. Click here ( for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

Why Kelly ® Engineering?

Your engineering skills are in demand, but how do you find the right fit? Easy. At Kelly Engineering, our team creates expert talent solutions to solve the world's most critical challenges. We connect you with leading organizations where you can collaborate on innovative projects, work with cutting-edge technologies and accelerate your growth. Whether you prefer the variety and flexibility of short-term projects or are looking for a long-term opportunity, we're here to guide you to the next step in your engineering career.

About Kelly

Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we're obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it's about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It's the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It's the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life-just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

Kelly is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants regardless of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, and we take affirmative action to recruit, employ, and advance qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in the workforce. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to the Kelly Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment. Kelly participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly's Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California's state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.

Posted 2025-11-09

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