Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer supports an assigned manufacturing value stream in a high-volume production environment, focusing on product quality, process reliability, and continuous improvement. This role investigates quality issues, drives root cause analysis, supports CAPA activities, manages nonconformances, and partners closely with Operations, Engineering, and Quality teams to maintain and improve product quality standards. The position begins with close collaboration with quality leadership to learn the manufacturing processes and value stream, then transitions into greater ownership and independence. Manufacturing quality engineering experience and the ability to learn complex processes quickly are critical for success in this role.

Responsibilities:

• Support an assigned manufacturing value stream within a high-volume production environment from a quality engineering perspective.
• Investigate product and process quality defects, nonconformances, and deviations, ensuring timely and thorough resolution.
• Lead or support root cause analysis activities using structured problem-solving methods to identify and eliminate sources of defects.
• Support or lead CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) activities, including defining actions, implementing solutions, and verifying effectiveness.
• Document and execute quality investigations related to product quality and manufacturing issues, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and compliance with quality system requirements.
• Manage and track nonconformances, deviations, and corrective actions within the quality system.
• Partner closely with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams to maintain and improve product quality standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process improvement projects within the manufacturing value stream.
• Apply statistical analysis and quality tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone diagrams, Pareto analysis, DOE, SPC, FMEA, and Control Plans to support decision-making and drive improvements.
• Support audits, quality system activities, and compliance with applicable regulatory and quality standards.
• Produce clear and concise technical documentation, including investigation reports, CAPA records, and quality summaries.
• Quickly learn complex manufacturing processes and become productive in a fast-paced production environment.
• Take increasing ownership of the assigned value stream over time, operating with growing independence while maintaining strong cross-functional communication.

Essential Skills:

• 37+ years of Quality Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Hands-on experience supporting manufacturing operations from a quality perspective.
• Proven experience supporting production operations, value streams, investigations, CAPAs, and root cause analysis.
• Strong problem-solving skills, including structured root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis to evaluate process and product performance.
• Experience documenting and executing investigations related to product quality and manufacturing issues.
• Experience with nonconformances, deviations, quality systems, audits, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with operations, engineering, production, leadership, and quality teams.
• Ability to learn complex manufacturing processes quickly and become productive in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated employment stability and consistent contribution in prior roles.
• Comfort working cross-functionally with Operations, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality teams.
• Manufacturing Quality Engineering experience that is significantly more important than specific industry background.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline preferred.
• An associate degree may be considered with significant Manufacturing Quality Engineering experience.
• Experience in GMP, FDA, ISO-regulated, Consumer Products, Medical Device, Aerospace, Pharmaceutical, or Industrial Manufacturing environments is highly transferable.
• Familiarity with quality tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone diagrams, Pareto analysis, Design of Experiments (DOE), Statistical Process Control (SPC), Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and Control Plans is a plus.
• Experience with validation, process improvement, and operational excellence initiatives is preferred.
• Ability to contribute to a strong quality culture and drive meaningful improvements in product quality and operations.
• Motivation to work directly within manufacturing operations and take ownership of an assigned value stream.
• Interest in long-term engagement within a high-volume, quality-focused manufacturing environment.

Work Environment:

This role is based in a manufacturing facility within a fast-paced, high-volume production environment and is fully onsite. The Quality Engineer works closely with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality, in a small, collaborative quality organization. The work involves direct exposure to manufacturing processes, equipment, and production lines, with frequent interaction on the shop floor to support quality investigations, process improvements, and daily operations. The culture emphasizes a strong focus on quality, continuous improvement, and meaningful impact on product quality and manufacturing performance.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract position based out of Milford, CT.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $34.00 - $52.00/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)

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 29, 2026.

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Milford,CT.

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.

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