Senior Quality Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Location: Everett, WA, with a hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and 2 days remote (Monday, Friday).

• Candidates must be local to greater Seattle area due to in office requirements. No relocation assistance provided.

Overview

The Quality Engineer ensures product quality, reliability, and compliance across the full product lifecycle. This role requires strong analytical skills, technical expertise in electronics and mechanical systems, and the ability to drive quality initiatives across cross-functional teams. You will lead quality planning, risk management, validation activities, and continuous improvement to meet customer and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead product lifecycle quality planning from concept through production launch
• Own Design for Quality activities, including DFMEA and design control deliverables
• Drive risk management, control plans, and traceability from requirements to validation
• Define acceptance criteria, test strategies, and Critical-to-Quality parameters
• Partner with Engineering, Product, and Operations on design, manufacturability, and reliability
• Support APQP processes including PFMEA, control plans, and PPAP
• Ensure production readiness through validation of test systems and inspection methods
• Monitor launch and field quality metrics such as DPPM, yield, and warranty data
• Lead root cause analysis using 8D, 5 Whys, and statistical methods
• Drive corrective actions, containment, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Support change control, audits, and compliance with ISO 9001 standards
• Collaborate with suppliers, service teams, and customers on quality issues
• Communicate risks and performance trends to leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Manufacturing, Systems, or related field
• 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in hardware or electromechanical products
• Strong knowledge of quality tools such as FMEA, MSA, control plans, and problem solving methods
• Experience with data analysis tools such as Minitab or Power BI
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and audit processes
• Six Sigma or CQE certification preferred

Preferred Skills

• Experience with PCBA or electronics manufacturing
• Knowledge of reliability methods and systems like PLM, ERP, or MES
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and communication skills
• High ownership and continuous improvement mindset

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

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. This temporary role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D
• Short and long-term disability
• HSA & DCFSA
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Time off or State Sick Leave

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Everett, WA.

The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/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)

This is a hybrid position in Everett,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 8, 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 View email address on ziprecruiter.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.