Quality Engineer

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Quality Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting our Quality Department, ensuring that all processes and products meet our high standards and align with organizational goals and customer requirements.

• Support daily Quality Department operations and assume leadership responsibilities when needed.
• Develop and maintain quality objectives that align with organizational goals and customer requirements.
• Create, implement, and improve inspection, testing, and evaluation processes.
• Lead quality planning activities related to manufacturing processes, product development, and production support.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, supplier documentation, and quality records to ensure compliance.
• Utilize Statistical Process Control (SPC) and other quality tools to monitor performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Review quality data, audit findings, and inspection results to ensure consistency with established procedures and standards.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve quality concerns and improve overall product performance.
• Investigate customer complaints and coordinate quality-related corrective actions.
• Prepare and present quality metrics, reports, and improvement initiatives to leadership.
• Ensure compliance with applicable industry, customer, and regulatory quality standards.
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts, including Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and process optimization initiatives.
• Develop and deliver quality-related training to employees and cross-functional teams.
• Support internal, customer, and external audits as required.

• 3 years of experience in Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, or Manufacturing Quality.
• Experience supporting production environments and driving process improvements.
• Strong understanding of SPC, Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, and quality system methodologies.
• Experience collecting, analyzing, and presenting quality data.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing tools such as 5S and Value Stream Mapping.

• Experience in aerospace, defense, government contracting, or highly regulated manufacturing environments is a plus.

The work environment is a normal office setting with quiet noise levels.

This is a Permanent position based out of Hayden, ID.

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

Health Insurance Dental Insurance 401(k) Vacation Time/PTO

This is a fully onsite position in Hayden,ID.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 5, 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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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 : $70,000 - $90,000