Quality Engineer

Actalent; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer to support quality operations in a precision aerospace manufacturing environment in Clearwater, FL. This contract-to-hire role partners with Engineering, Production, Inspection, Suppliers, and Customers to ensure AS9100 and customer requirements are met.

Responsibilities include investigating quality issues, handling FAIRs, SCARs, audits, and supplier quality, with a strong emphasis on documentation and continuous improvement within an

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing or related field.
• 2+ years in Quality Engineering or Supplier Quality in manufacturing.
• Experience with corrective actions, nonconforming material processes, root cause analysis, and quality documentation.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, specs, and customer requirements.
• Knowledge of AS9100 / ISO quality systems, audits, and continuous improvement.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve quality issues across production, inspection, engineering, suppliers, and customers.
• Review and disposition nonconforming materials with accurate records.
• Manage corrective actions, concessions, waivers, and customer quality requests.
• Support FAIRs and coordinate submissions through customer systems.
• Review drawings, specs, POs, and quality requirements for compliance.
• Verify shipping docs, certifications, and quality records before shipment.
• Support supplier quality activities including SCARs and RMAs.
• Conduct internal AS9100 audits and support continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer and regulatory requirements.
• Support SPC, source inspections, and documentation for customer approvals.

Skills

Corrective actions

Root cause analysis

Quality documentation

AS9100 knowledge

ISO quality systems

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer/supplier interaction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

MeasureLink

DISCUS

E2

PRO DOC

Job description

Quality Engineer

Join a Growing Aerospace Manufacturing Team

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer to support quality operations within a precision aerospace manufacturing environment. This role will partner closely with Engineering, Production, Inspection, Suppliers, and Customers to ensure products and processes meet AS9100 standards and customer requirements. If you have experience with corrective actions, quality systems, FAIR documentation, audits, and supplier quality, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate and resolve quality issues involving production, inspection, engineering, suppliers, and customers.
• Review and disposition nonconforming materials while maintaining accurate quality records and documentation.
• Manage corrective actions, concessions, waivers, and customer quality requests through various customer portals.
• Support First Article Inspection Reports (FAIRs) and coordinate submissions through customer systems and NET-INSPECT.
• Review engineering drawings, specifications, purchase orders, and quality requirements to ensure compliance.
• Verify shipping documentation, certifications, inspection reports, and required quality records prior to shipment.
• Support supplier quality activities, including SCAR management, RMAs, and supplier corrective actions.
• Conduct internal AS9100 audits and assist with continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure customer and regulatory requirements are met.
• Support SPC activities, source inspections, and documentation packages for customer approvals.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, or a related technical field preferred.
• 2+ years of Quality Engineering, Quality Assurance, or Supplier Quality experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with corrective actions, nonconforming material processes, root cause analysis, and quality documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and customer quality requirements.
• Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO quality systems, audits, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with customers, suppliers, and internal teams.

Preferred Experience

• Aerospace, defense, or highly regulated manufacturing experience.
• Experience with AS9102 FAIR documentation and customer portals such as NET-INSPECT or similar systems.
• Familiarity with DQR, DPRV, DSQR, SCAR, RMA, SPC, and source inspection processes.
• Experience using quality and manufacturing software such as MeasureLink, DISCUS, E2, PRO DOC, or similar platforms.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clearwater, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $36.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Clearwater, FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 31, 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 [e-mail] 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.