Quality Engineer

Actalent; Shannon (MS); On-site; USD 76,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short & long-term disability

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer to develop, implement, and document QA programs across mid-size projects at the Tupelo, MS facility. You will guide design and manufacturing process changes, inspect and test to ensure precision, and maintain quality records using SAP daily.

Qualifications include engineering degree and 5+ years (or 3+ with a master's) plus strong IPC standards and government regulation knowledge. Onsite role with potential for contract-to-hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related discipline with five or more years of related experience with a bachelor's degree or three or more years with a master's degree.
• Proficiency in inspection methods and computer operations.
• Thorough understanding of Government standards, procedures, and requirements.
• Analytical ability to develop creative solutions to quality issues.
• Detail-oriented for statistical reports and documents.
• Good communication to manage costs and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Analyze design reliability and quality to recommend process changes and enhancements.
• Create or recommend design, dimensional, or manufacturing process changes to improve products and reduce costs.
• Devise and implement methods and procedures for inspections and testing for precision and accuracy.
• Participate in functional testing and/or inspection of equipment and systems.
• Audit quality systems for deficiencies and corrective actions.
• Implement solutions to complex problems at internal and vendor facilities.
• Prepare statistical analysis reports and technical documents.
• Interpret quality standards and regulations.
• Provide limited project direction to staff.
• Generate nonconformance and corrective action reports; communicate final tests to customers.
• Maintain files of quality and as-built information for each product.
• Utilize SAP daily to support quality activities.
• Observe laws and safety regulations; work safely according to procedures.

Skills

Inspection methods

IPC/WHMA-A-620

IPC-A-610

Government standards

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

SAP

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in engineering or related discipline

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Job Description

Develops, modifies, coordinates, and documents the implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of quality assurance programs and systems on one or more mid-size projects. Provides advice and guidance in interpreting and adapting quality standards and government regulations. Collaborates with engineering and manufacturing to ensure quality standards are in place. Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires a review of identifiable factors.

Responsibilities

• Analyze design reliability and quality to recommend process changes and enhancements.

• Create or recommend design, dimensional, or manufacturing process changes to improve products and reduce costs.

• Devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating the precision and accuracy of products and production equipment.

• Participate in functional testing and/or inspection of equipment and systems.

• Audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction.

• Implement solutions to complex problems occurring internally and at vendor facilities.

• Prepare statistical analysis reports, specifications, and other technical documents.

• Interpret and adapt quality standards and government regulations.

• Provide limited project direction to other staff members.

• Generate nonconformance, material rejections, and corrective action reports, as well as communicate final acceptance test reports with customers.

• Generate and maintain files of all quality and as-built information for each product.

• Utilize SAP systems daily to support Quality Department activities.

• Observe all laws, regulations, and other applicable obligations whenever business is conducted.

• Work in a safe manner in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering or related discipline with five or more years of related experience with a bachelor's degree or three or more years with a master's degree.

• Sound understanding of inspection methods and good knowledge of computer operations and applications.

• Proficiency in IPC/WHMA-A-620 and IPC-A-610.

• Thorough understanding of Government standards, operating procedures, and technical requirements.

• Analytical ability to develop creative solutions to routine and non-routine quality issues.

• Detail-oriented to accurately prepare statistical reports and technical documents.

• Good communication skills to ensure project costs and schedules are maintained.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in the manufacturing of electrical cabinets, components, and electrical assemblies is highly desirable.

• Proficiency in IPC J-STD-001 is desirable.

• Experience with AS9100 and DOD quality assurance program requirements is desirable.

• Ability to obtain and maintain government clearance is desired.

• Able to work extended hours as required.

Work Environment

This position is onsite at the Tupelo, MS facility. The work involves collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure quality standards are maintained. Employees are expected to work in compliance with established operating procedures and practices, ensuring safety and adherence to regulations at all times.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shannon, MS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.73 - $61.46/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 Shannon,MS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 21, 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.

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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.