Actalent

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Job Description

This position involves utilizing lean kaizen events to enhance a product line by training employees and implementing quality assurance processes, sampling systems, procedures, and statistical techniques. The Quality Engineer will design or specify inspection and testing mechanisms and equipment, analyze production and service limitations, recommend specification revisions, and formulate quality assurance policies and procedures. The role involves conducting training on manufacturing quality assurance, lean manufacturing, and SPC concepts and tools. The Quality Engineer serves as the control point for the analysis, reporting, and training of a product line.

Responsibilities

• Review and sign engineering change notices (ECNs) and engineering drawings.
• Collaborate with quality control and production personnel to drive the continuous improvement process.
• Track and ensure that measuring and testing equipment within the division is calibrated.
• Monitor and assist the first article inspection (FAI) information system.
• Write reports and standard work, perform employee training, and conduct statistical analysis.
• Ensure production tooling is inspected and conforms to specifications prior to use.
• Approve work orders before release to ensure engineering operations are properly documented.
• Apply purchase order quality clauses to applicable products within an MRP system.
• Assist the corrective action board (CAB) by being a member and providing problem-solving and resolution.
• Perform internal process audits to company specifications.

Essential Skills

• Quality engineering expertise.
• Experience with corrective action plans, AS9100 standards, root cause analysis, and AS9102.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading, NCR, CAPA, and AS9100.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Quality Engineer.
• Experience with non-conformances and quality improvement activities.
• Experience working with Tier 1 Aerospace and Defense clients is a significant advantage.
• Knowledge of quality assurance, supplier quality, ISO 9001, and quality standards.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• BS degree preferred or equivalent work experience in related fields.
• 3-4 years of experience within the quality environment.
• Quality certification is strongly desired.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and MRP systems.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Certified blueprint reader.
• Good troubleshooting skills and strong communication skills required.
• Quality certification is preferred but not required.

Work Environment

This role operates in 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. The work involves interaction with Tier 1 Aerospace and Defense clients.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Carson, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 Type

This is a fully onsite position in Carson,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 13, 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.