Quality Engineer I

Actalent; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer I to support manufacturing operations in Atlanta, GA. This full-time, on-site contract role focuses on ensuring products and processes meet quality, regulatory, and business requirements.

You will collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and cross-functional partners to investigate quality issues, maintain the Quality System, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering, Science, or related technical field.
• Up to 2 years of experience in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related area.
• Ability to analyze information, solve problems, and make data-driven decisions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide Quality Engineering support for day-to-day manufacturing operations and production activities.
• Review manufacturing docs and records for compliance with procedures, specs, and quality requirements.
• Identify, document, investigate, and resolve manufacturing quality issues.
• Initiate and support Nonconforming Material Reports (NCMRs) and related quality records.
• Participate in root cause investigations and assist corrective/preventive actions.
• Support process changes, validations, qualifications, and CI initiatives.
• Assist with audit readiness and participate in internal/external audits as needed.
• Ensure activities align with Quality System and regulatory standards.

Skills

Bachelor's degree in engineering/rel

Quality/Manufacturing experience

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Detail-oriented

Willingness to learn manufacturing

Quality engineering fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science

Job description

Job Title: Quality Engineer IJob Description

The Quality Engineer I supports manufacturing operations by ensuring that products and processes consistently meet quality, regulatory, and business requirements. This role collaborates closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Supply Chain, and other cross-functional partners to support day-to-day production, investigate quality issues, maintain compliance with the Quality System, and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide Quality Engineering support for day-to-day manufacturing operations and production activities.

• Review manufacturing documentation and records to verify compliance with approved procedures, specifications, and quality requirements.

• Support the identification, documentation, investigation, and resolution of manufacturing quality issues.

• Initiate and support Nonconforming Material Reports (NCMRs) and other quality records, including investigation and disposition activities.

• Participate in root cause investigations and support the implementation of corrective and preventive actions.

• Support manufacturing process changes, validations, qualifications, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Support audit and inspection readiness and assist with internal and external audit activities as needed.

• Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with applicable procedures, Quality System requirements, and regulatory standards.

• Perform other Quality Engineering responsibilities as assigned to meet operational and quality objectives.

Essential Skills

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Science, or another related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant technical experience.

• 02 years of experience in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or another related technical field.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze information, solve problems, and make sound decisions using available data.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional, team-based manufacturing environment.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability and willingness to learn manufacturing processes, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.

• Foundational knowledge of quality engineering principles in a manufacturing context.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Internship, co-op, academic, or professional experience in a manufacturing or regulated environment.

• Experience or coursework related to Quality Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.

• Familiarity with nonconforming material processes and quality documentation.

• Exposure to root cause analysis and corrective and preventive action methodologies.

• Comfort working with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Engineering, and Supply Chain.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, on-site role based in Atlanta with typical hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position operates in a team-based manufacturing environment within a heart failure-focused department, where collaboration with engineering and operations teams is central to daily work. The role involves working in a regulated setting that follows established quality systems and procedures, with a strong emphasis on compliance, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Atlanta, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $22.00/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 Atlanta,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 5, 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.

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