Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to join our team. This role involves performing various tests and inspections on products and components to ensure quality and compliance with established standards. You will work closely with engineering and operations teams to validate designs and ensure line readiness, contributing to our continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Perform incoming tests and inspections using gauges, meters, and test fixtures.
• Execute functional, environmental, and reliability tests per SOPs and standards, recording results accurately.
• Develop, build, and maintain test setups and fixtures.
• Develop, write, and maintain accurate test plans, records, and electronic logs.
• Create and revise inspection instructions, checklists, and visual standards.
• Ensure lot traceability and conformity per control plans.
• Identify defects and quarantine nonconforming materials.
• Lead 8D creation and support root-cause analysis using 5-Why and Ishikawa methods.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions, verifying the effectiveness of 8Ds and ensuring timely closure.
• Analyze test data and chart yields, defects, and trends.
• Recommend improvements using Lean/6σ tools and run small kaizens.
• Provide feedback to suppliers and assist with supplier SCARs.
• Partner with engineering on design validations and with operations on line readiness.

Essential Skills

• 2 years of experience in a quality, test, or manufacturing technician role.
• Proficiency with hand metrology tools and basic electrical/functional test equipment.
• Strong documentation discipline and comfort with ERP/MES and Excel/Google Sheets.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar QMS and basic statistical concepts (Cp/Cpk, control charts).
• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications, with an understanding of tolerances (GD&T a plus).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in engineering technology, quality, or related field.
• Experience with PPAP/FAI, PFMEA, control plans, and supplier quality processes.
• Basic scripting/automation for data collection (e.g., Python, VBA) is a plus.
• Understanding of radio frequency theory and operation.
• ASQ certification (CQE, CQT, or similar) or equivalent experience.

Work Environment

The position is based in a traditional office and lab setting within a climate-controlled environment. The work hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and it is a fully onsite role, with no hybrid or remote work options available.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Kansas City, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $72500.00/yr.

Health
Vision
Dental
401(k)
Bonus

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Kansas City,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 21, 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 : $70,000 - $72,500