Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Job Description

The Quality Engineer is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining quality assurance programs across mid-sized engineering and manufacturing projects. This role partners closely with engineering and production teams to ensure products meet internal standards and regulatory requirements, while driving continuous improvement in quality and cost.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate product design reliability and overall quality; recommend process and design improvements.

• Identify opportunities to enhance manufacturability, reduce cost, and improve product performance.

• Develop and implement inspection, testing, and evaluation methods to ensure product accuracy and compliance.

• Support functional testing and inspection activities for systems and equipment.

• Conduct internal audits and identify gaps in quality systems; help drive corrective actions.

• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and ensure compliance.

• Create in-process inspection plans to ensure products meet customer requirements (Objective Quality Evidence).

• Review and approve manufacturing documentation, including build records and inspection reports.

• Generate and analyze quality data, including statistical reports and technical documentation.

• Support nonconformance reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.

• Assist with incoming inspection and final acceptance testing as needed.

• Maintain accurate records of quality and as-built documentation for each product.

• Provide guidance and support to junior team members when needed.

Essential Skills

• Quality engineering and assurance.

• Root cause analysis.

• Corrective action plans.

• Strong understanding of inspection methods, quality systems, and manufacturing processes.

• Experience with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.

• Ability to analyze data and develop solutions to both routine and complex quality issues.

• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and reporting skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience).

• 3–5+ years of experience in quality engineering or a related role.

• Experience reviewing electrical and/or mechanical designs against quality standards.

• Background in aerospace, defense, or highly regulated industries.

• Familiarity with standards such as AS9100, AS9102, IPC-A-610/620, or similar.

• Experience with advanced inspection techniques (e.g., optical inspections, coatings, or precision components).

• Knowledge of nonconformance and Material Review Board (MRB) processes.

• Experience reviewing test procedures and validating system requirements.

• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP).

• Experience working in controlled environments such as clean rooms.

Work Environment

Ability to work extended hours as needed to support project demands. Must be able to comply with all applicable regulatory and safety requirements. Eligibility to obtain a U.S. security clearance is a plus.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Acton, MA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $48.00/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 Acton,MA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 21, 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.

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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.