What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Assurance Engineer position at Actalent?
Job title: Quality engineer
Opportunity to work for a leading defense company
Description
Collaborates with internal quality engineering and manufacturing functions and suppliers to ensure quality standards and product requirements are met. Ensures supplier contract requirements are implemented and verified. Monitors quality control activities and systems at supplier facilities and maintains feedback loops. Performs surveillance ensuring supplier's conformance to company and program requirements. Performs source inspections both in process and final first articles manufacturing process validations source surveillance and special process audits as applicable. Provides internal and supplier support for root cause and corrective/preventive actions related to supplier discrepancies. Supports supplier failure investigations as required. Ensures control of supplier nonconforming items conduct analyses and monitor effectiveness of corrective actions at the supplier.
As the Supplier Quality Field Representative Staff you will be responsible for collaborating with internal quality engineering and manufacturing functions and suppliers to ensure quality standards and product requirements are met.
Your responsibilities will include:
Collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to ensure quality standards are met
Ensuring supplier contract requirements are implemented and verified
Working flexible hours and traveling out of the assigned geographical area to support suppliers across the United States
Driving down risk to the product and customer through continuous improvement and a proactive mindset
Desired skills :
- Aerospace Experience
- Electronics Manufacturing and Testing Experience
-Technical degree at the Bachelor level or above from an accredited college
-Skills and experience working with complex machined parts electrical and electronic assemblies
-Strong understanding of how to manage and interface with suppliers daily to support the Program
-An understanding of the MFC SAP and Procure to Pay P2P business systems
-ASQ Certification i.e. 1 Certified Quality Engineer CQE 2 Certified Quality Auditor CQA and/or 3 Certified Quality Improvement Associate CQIA
-Experience with source inspection special process surveys purchase order reviews and surveillance activities at suppliers
-Demonstrated leadership and customer relationship management skills
Skills
supplier quality, QMS, supply chain, quality assurance, aerospace, electronics
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Must be able to obtain interim clearance
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Nashua, NH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $88.00 - $95.00/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 Nashua,NH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Nov 7, 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 : $88 - $95
