Actalent

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Job Description

As a Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for conducting independent assessments of Non-Conformance Material Reports (NCMR), reviewing and approving rework instructions, Material Review Board (MRB) dispositions, and new documented information, products, or processes. You will also play a critical role in reviewing cause and corrective actions and ensuring their effectiveness. This role involves participating in cross-functional teams for in-depth root cause analysis, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP)/Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Review and interpret complex drawings, Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) acceptance criteria, and customer specifications for various clients.
• Validate rejections using advanced inspection tools and possess full MRB Quality Assurance approval with minimal guidance.
• Resolve quality issues and conduct in-depth analysis of cause and corrective action using problem-solving skills with minimal guidance.
• Analyze trends or common issues, elevate concerns, and initiate meetings as needed.
• Create technical documents, such as 8Ds, to be submitted to customers.
• Coordinate improvements with other departments and participate in Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) with Product Engineers and Manufacturing Engineers.
• Review and approve new Bills of Operations (BOOs), Bills of Materials (BOMs), training materials/processes, procedures, and new contracts, including part numbers, drawings, and specifications.
• Train and guide Associate Quality Engineers.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in quality engineering and quality assurance.
• Strong root cause analysis and auditing skills.
• Experience with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
• OR Associate's degree in Manufacturing or related field with a minimum of 4 years of engineering or quality experience.
• OR High School Diploma with a minimum of 7 years of experience in engineering or quality support.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Intermediate understanding of ANSI Y14.5 symbology, interpretation, and application.
• Intermediate understanding of machining methods, cutting tools, manufacturing processes, and both internal and external product value streams.

Work Environment

The position is based in a shop environment, which is maintained to be very clean. The role involves reporting to management and collaborating with various departments across the organization. The company offers immense growth opportunities and is known for its long employee tenure, with many employees staying for 30+ years.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Valencia, California.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75000.00 - $129000.00/yr.

Health, dental, vision, 401K

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Valencia,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 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.