What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Engineer position at Actalent?
The Quality Engineer provides a broad range of quality support to achieve business objectives. This includes contract review, requirements dissemination and allocation, facilitating corrective action and supplier corrective action events, and implementing process improvements. The role involves monitoring all non-conformances and trending data to prevent reoccurrences. Quality improvement activities are conducted to strive for zero defects. As a member of the Quality Team, you will provide full service support to operations and supply chain, promoting a culture of quality and compliance.
Responsibilities- Provide quality support for contract review and requirements dissemination.
- Facilitate corrective action and supplier corrective action events.
- Implement process improvements and conduct quality improvement activities to achieve zero defects.
- Monitor and analyze non-conformances and trend data to identify and prevent recurring issues.
- Develop detailed trend and performance analytics.
- Facilitate the development and continuous improvement of quality programs.
- Provide continuous improvement coaching and development across the facility.
- 1 years of experience as a Quality Engineer.
- Experience with non-conformances and quality improvement activities.
- Knowledge of AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality standards.
- Root cause analysis expertise.
- Experience with quality assurance and supplier quality.
- Experience working with Tier 1 Aerospace and Defense clients is highly desirable.
- Familiarity with ITAR compliance and U.S. citizenship.
- Bachelor's degree is required.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing and production.
The position offers a fast-paced, tight-knit environment where you will work closely with your manager to review non-conformances. There is potential for direct placement upon the completion of the contract position. You will be working with Tier 1 Aerospace and Defense clients, which requires adherence to stringent quality standards.
Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Carson, CA.
Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $35.00 - $42.00/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 TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Carson,CA.
Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Mar 6, 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 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 : $35 - $42