Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Job Description

This on-site Quality Engineer role supports the quality, reliability, and safety of complex hardware, electromechanical, and embedded products throughout their lifecycle. You will apply strong analytical skills, a solid technical foundation in electronics and mechanical systems, and disciplined problem-solving methods to ensure products meet customer expectations, comply with relevant standards, and perform reliably in the field. Working closely with cross-functional teams in design, operations, service, and customer support, you will contribute to quality planning, verification and validation, risk management, and continuous improvement from early development through sustaining production at the Everett facility.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of product lifecycle quality plans from concept through launch.
• Participate in Design for Quality activities, including Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and design control deliverables.
• Support risk management activities by contributing to control plans and maintaining risk documentation.
• Assist in defining acceptance criteria, test strategies, measurement system analysis (MSA), gauge repeatability and reproducibility (GR&R), and Critical-to-Quality (CtQ) characteristics.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, and Operations to support manufacturability, reliability, and risk mitigation during design and development.
• Lead or support Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) or equivalent activities, including Process FMEA (PFMEA), control plans, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) documentation, and process capability analysis.
• Participate in validation of production test systems, calibration methods, and in-process inspection strategies.
• Support cross-functional readiness reviews to ensure a smooth transition from development to production.
• Track and report launch quality metrics such as defects per million (DPPM), escapes, and early-life warranty or reliability issues.
• Monitor product health indicators including returns, complaints, yields, warranty data, and reliability trends for sustaining products.
• Identify and help reduce rework and scrap that contribute to Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ).
• Lead or support root cause investigations using structured methods such as 8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa diagrams, and statistical tools.
• Lead or support stop-ship actions, containment activities, investigations, and quality-related communications when issues arise.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to in-process and end-of-line inspection and testing strategies.
• Support change control evaluations, including engineering change orders (ECOs), process changes, and component changes.
• Collaborate with Service and Customer Support teams to address customer issues, implement corrective actions, and prevent recurrence.
• Participate in cross-functional quality reviews and communicate data-driven quality insights to stakeholders.
• Support ISO 9001:2015 quality system activities and participate in internal and external audits.
• Assist in maintaining quality procedures, work instructions, and quality records to ensure compliance and consistency.
• Support supplier and customer audits, including verification of corrective actions.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement across the organization, aligned with recognized quality and industry standards.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related discipline.
• At least 5 years of Quality Engineering experience supporting hardware, electromechanical, or embedded products.
• Working knowledge of verification and validation (V&V) methodologies, statistical tools, and quality engineering principles.
• Hands-on experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, MSA, GR&R, control plans, and structured problem-solving methods.
• Experience participating in internal quality audits; formal auditor certification is a plus.
• Experience with failure analysis and basic reliability concepts.
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Minitab, Microsoft Excel, or Power BI.
• Experience participating in Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma initiatives, with Green Belt level preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 or similar quality management standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) processes, electronics manufacturing, or production test systems.
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), or digital quality systems.
• Exposure to reliability engineering methods such as FRACAS or Weibull analysis.
• Strong collaboration skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams through data-driven insights.
• Continuous improvement mindset with strong attention to detail and a focus on root cause and prevention.

Work Environment

This is an on-site, in-person position based at the Everett facility, working closely with engineering, operations, service, and support teams in a collaborative environment. You will operate within an ISO 9001:2015 quality management framework and participate in internal and external audits. The role involves regular interaction with production areas, test laboratories, and office settings, using tools such as Minitab, Excel, Power BI, PLM, ERP, and MES or other digital quality systems. The environment emphasizes disciplined problem solving, continuous improvement, and cross-functional communication to ensure high-quality, reliable products.

We reserve the right to pay above or below the posted wage based on factors unrelated to sex, race, or any other protected classification.

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. This temporary role may be eligible for the following: 

· Medical, dental & vision 

· 401(k)/Roth

· Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D) 

· Short and long-term disability 

· Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA) 

· Transportation benefits 

· Employee Assistance Program 

.Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Everett, WA.

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $65.00/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 hybrid position in Everett,WA.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 18, 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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $40 - $65