Quality Engineer @ Actalent

Job Title: Quality EngineerJob DescriptionThe Quality Engineer ensures that products meet stringent aerospace quality standards by analyzing customer returns, driving corrective and preventive actions, and improving manufacturing processes. This role leads a final inspection team, represents quality assurance in material review activities, and uses structured root cause analysis to reduce internal failures and product risk.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed analysis of customer returned parts and use findings to drive effective Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) improvements.
• Conduct thorough root cause analysis on internal failures to identify underlying issues and implement actions that prevent recurrence and reduce risk.
• Validate customer Return Material Authorizations (RMAs) and determine appropriate follow-up actions to enhance manufacturing and quality processes.
• Supervise a team of six employees in the final inspection department, providing day-to-day guidance, coaching, and training as needed.
• Monitor and support final inspection activities to ensure adherence to established aerospace quality standards and customer requirements.
• Represent the Quality Assurance function on the Material Review Board (MRB) for internal rejections, contributing to disposition decisions and corrective actions.
• Support and participate in internal and external audits related to quality systems, processes, and product compliance.
• Review and approve First Article Inspections (FAI) and related documentation in accordance with AS9102 requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in engineering, production, and supply chain to resolve quality issues and continuously improve processes.
• Document quality findings, corrective actions, and process improvements clearly and accurately to maintain robust quality records.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience working as a Quality Engineer in a manufacturing environment, preferably supporting connector product lines or similar components.
• Strong knowledge of aerospace quality standards and practices, including experience with AS9102 requirements.
• Hands-on experience performing First Article Inspections (FAI) and reviewing FAI documentation in compliance with AS9102.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct structured root cause analysis and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Experience working with Material Review Boards (MRB) and handling internal rejections and dispositions.
• Background in auditing quality systems, processes, or products within an aerospace or highly regulated environment.
• Ability to supervise and develop a small team, including providing coaching, training, and performance guidance.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail in reviewing parts, data, and documentation.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to interact with internal teams and document quality activities clearly.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience as a Quality Engineer specifically over a connector production line or similar product line.
• Familiarity with aerospace manufacturing processes and customer quality requirements.
• Knowledge of CAPA methodologies and tools used to drive continuous improvement.
• Comfort working in cross-functional teams to resolve complex quality and process issues.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and inspection requirements.

Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a manufacturing environment focused on aerospace-grade products, including connector lines and related components. The Quality Engineer works closely with final inspection, production, and engineering teams on the shop floor and in office settings to review parts, analyze data, and complete documentation. The position involves participation in MRB meetings, audits, and hands-on inspection activities using standard quality and inspection tools. Working hours typically follow standard business or production shifts, with occasional flexibility required to support urgent quality issues or customer needs. Appropriate professional or facility-appropriate attire is expected in production and inspection areas, including the use of any required safety equipment.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Glendale, CA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $36.06 - $36.06/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 24, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Glendale,CA.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.

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