Quality Engineer - Aerospace QC & Process Improvement

Actalent; Acton (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO / Vacation

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer in Acton, MA to develop, implement, and maintain QA programs across mid-sized engineering and manufacturing projects. You will partner with engineering and production to ensure products meet internal standards and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement in quality and cost.

The role involves evaluating design reliability, improving manufacturability, and developing inspection methods for compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering or related field; equivalent experience.
• 35+ years of experience in quality engineering or a related role.
• Background in aerospace, defense, or highly regulated industries is preferred.
• Familiarity with standards such as AS9100, AS9102, IPC-A-610/620, or similar.
• Experience with advanced inspection techniques like optical inspections, coatings, or precision components.
• Knowledge of nonconformance and Material Review Board (MRB) processes.
• Experience reviewing test procedures and validating system requirements.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Experience working in controlled environments like clean rooms.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate product design reliability and overall quality; recommend process and design improvements.
• Identify opportunities to enhance manufacturability, reduce cost, and improve product performance.
• Develop and implement inspection, testing, and evaluation methods to ensure product accuracy and compliance.
• Support functional testing and inspection activities for systems and equipment.
• Conduct internal audits and identify gaps in quality systems; help drive corrective actions.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and ensure compliance.
• Create in-process inspection plans to ensure products meet customer requirements (Objective Quality Evidence).
• Review and approve manufacturing documentation, including build records and inspection reports.
• Generate and analyze quality data, including statistical reports and technical documentation.
• Support nonconformance reporting, root cause analysis, and corrective action processes.
• Assist with incoming inspection and final acceptance testing as needed.
• Maintain accurate records of quality and as-built documentation for each product.
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members when needed.

Skills

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

Inspection methods

Quality systems

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer in Acton, MA to develop, implement, and maintain QA programs across mid-sized engineering and manufacturing projects. You will partner with engineering and production to ensure products meet internal standards and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement in quality and cost.

The role involves evaluating design reliability, improving manufacturability, and developing inspection methods for compliance.