Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer Job Description We are seeking a dedicated Quality Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting supplier audits, supporting incoming inspections, and developing quality system improvements for critical suppliers. This role involves contributing to supply chain risk assessments, reviewing customer requirements, and determining inspection processes. Responsibilities

- Conduct supplier audits to qualify and evaluate new and existing suppliers.
- Support incoming inspection and communicate with suppliers regarding SCARs.
- Develop critical suppliers on quality system improvements.
- Contribute to supply chain risk assessments and scorecards.
- Review customer requirements and specifications related to vendor-supplied materials.
- Determine inspection processes and device capabilities.
- Work with various gauges, instruments, and inspection devices.
- Collaborate with Process Engineering to develop data collection techniques.
- Conduct First Article Inspections and review documentation with Engineering.
- Assist in training individuals in inspection methods.
- Review root causes and corrective actions in response to supplier issues.
- Travel for vendor visits and audits.

Essential Skills

- 5+ years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
- Experience working with customers or suppliers on quality issues and corrective actions.
- Proficiency in inspection techniques, including FAI, inspection plans, and measuring tools.
- Familiarity with SCAR, ISO 9001, AS9100, PPAP, SPC, and metal components.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Chemical, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Two years of related experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and coordinate deadlines effectively.

Work Environment This position is based at a manufacturing site. The facility is a smaller, approximately 75-person establishment, offering visibility and influence. The role involves direct impact on improving and strengthening a critical supplier base, supporting major aerospace, defense, missile, communications, and space programs. The company is experiencing significant growth, offering opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Southbridge, MA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $82000.00 - $112000.00/yr. 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. 401k
Medical
Dental
Vision
Retention Bonus
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Southbridge, MA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Southbridge,MA. 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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sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected
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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.

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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a
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