Quality Engineer

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Quality Engineer to ensure compliance with internal and external quality standards, including AS9100, ISO 9001, and customer-specific requirements. This role involves reviewing, cross-referencing, and approving customer drawings, specifications, and related documents. As the primary contact between customers and our sites, you will manage customer documentation to ensure it is approved, released, and communicated effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Review, cross-reference, and approve customer drawings, specifications, and related documents to ensure compliance with quality standards.
• Serve as the primary contact between customers and sites for customer documentation.
• Ensure documentation is routed for approval and communicated upon release.
• Maintain industry standards and ensure subscription fees are paid.
• Handle purchase orders for industry specifications, subscriptions, and translation fees.
• Act as an interface for parts per million (PPM) metrics.
• Participate in second-party audits as needed.

Essential Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, quality, or a related technical field.
• 3 years of experience in quality engineering, document control, or configuration management, preferably in aerospace or defense.
• Strong understanding of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• Familiarity with aerospace specifications and engineering documentation standards.
• Experience with document control or configuration management systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality tools such as FMEA, 8D, or root cause analysis.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Certification in Quality Engineering (CQE) or Configuration Management (CMII) preferred.
• Experience working with NADCAP, FAA, or DoD requirements.
• Knowledge of digital document workflows and PLM system integration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to travel up to 10%.

Work Environment:

• The position is on-site from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with potential for longer hours and days towards the end of the month.
• The work involves both on-the-floor and desk activities.

This is a Permanent position based out of Hampton, VA.

The pay range for this position is $90000.00 - $100000.00/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 fully onsite position in Hampton,VA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 10, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

Salary : $90,000 - $100,000