Quality Assurance Associate

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Assurance Associate to ensure the highest standards of quality in our manufacturing processes. This role involves performing thorough inspections on a variety of components and finished products, working to improve quality assurance processes, and collaborating with team members to resolve and prevent issues.

Responsibilities

• Perform product inspections to identify sub-standard completion of welds on steel structures, machined parts, control systems, paint quality, and vendor parts.
• Improve the incoming material inspection process.
• Collaborate with Product Support personnel to identify, solve, and prevent warranty issues.
• Introduce and implement new QC technologies.
• Conduct product testing, including operating heavy equipment when necessary.
• Communicate and resolve quality issues with suppliers and internal customers.
• Lead and assist other inspection personnel in their duties.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a quality role within an industrial manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in reading blueprints and understanding drawing tolerances.
• Experience measuring parts and assemblies using calipers and micrometers.
• Daily computer experience with Microsoft Office suite, Adobe, and ERP systems.
• Physically capable of lifting 30lbs and standing for long periods.

• CWI (Certified Weld Inspector) certification.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience with implementation and compliance in quality standards.
• Experience with flux-core/MIG welding.
• Familiarity with mining and construction equipment.

The role is situated in an industrial mobile equipment manufacturing environment. The working hours are Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 4 PM, with overtime available. This position offers hands-on experience in both shop and field environments, fostering opportunities for career growth and exposure to global projects.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Albuquerque, NM.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $30.00/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 Albuquerque,NM.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 2025.

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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $25 - $30