Quality Engineer

Actalent; Tigard (OR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

The position is with Actalent in Tigard, OR, and is a contract role focused on quality engineering with a substantial ERP implementation component. Responsibilities span supplier quality, backlog management, nonconformities, QMS updates, and ECO review, gradually shifting toward ERP-centric duties.

Candidates should have strong QA practices, experience with SAP ERP and SAP S/4HANA, and familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100, plus hands-on use of Keyence CMM and PCBA processes. Onsite in Tigard.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Quality Engineering practices.
• Experience with ERP implementation, particularly SAP ERP.
• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with suppliers to ensure quality standards.
• Work through the inspection backlog to maintain quality assurance.
• Identify and understand nonconformities within the system.
• Update and maintain Quality Management System (QMS) procedures.
• Review Engineering Change Order (ECO) procedures for accuracy and compliance.
• Participate in the ERP implementation process, contributing to its success.

Skills

Quality engineering practices

ERP implementation

QMS knowledge

ISO 9001

AS9100

SAP S/4HANA

Mechanical aptitude

Engineering Change Orders

Keyence CMM

PCBA fabrication processes

Tools

SAP ERP

SAP S/4HANA

Keyence CMM

Job description

Job Title: Quality EngineerJob Description

This is a contract role spanning over nine months, with the potential to extend into 2028, for an ERP implementation project. The position initially involves a focus of 75% on quality engineering and 25% on ERP implementation, gradually transitioning to a more ERP-centric role. The quality engineering tasks include supplier communication, addressing inspection backlogs, understanding nonconformities, updating Quality Management System (QMS) procedures, and reviewing Engineering Change Order (ECO) procedures.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with suppliers to ensure quality standards.

• Work through the inspection backlog to maintain quality assurance.

• Identify and understand nonconformities within the system.

• Update and maintain Quality Management System (QMS) procedures.

• Review Engineering Change Order (ECO) procedures for accuracy and compliance.

• Participate in the ERP implementation process, contributing to its success.

Essential Skills

• Proficient in Quality Engineering practices.

• Experience with ERP implementation, particularly SAP ERP.

• Strong understanding of Quality Management Systems (QMS).

• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and AS9100 standards.

• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and related systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude relevant to quality engineering.

• Experience with Engineering Change Orders.

• Proficiency in using CMM machines, particularly 'Keyence'.

• Knowledge of PCBA fabrication processes.

Work Environment

The position is based in an office and a clean Printed Circuit Board Assembly (PCBA) manufacturing facility, providing a professional and structured environment conducive to quality engineering and ERP activities.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Tigard, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $58.00 - $72.00/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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Tigard, OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Tigard,OR.

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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