Quality Engineer: Supplier Audits & Incoming Inspections

Actalent; Southbridge (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical

Dental

Vision

Retention Bonus

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our Southbridge, MA manufacturing team. The role focuses on supplier audits, incoming inspections, and quality system enhancements for critical suppliers.

You will contribute to risk assessments, review customer requirements, and determine inspection processes. Responsibilities include conducting audits, supporting SCARs, and collaborating with Process Engineering to improve data collection and CAPA across aerospace and defense-adjacent programs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of quality engineering experience in manufacturing.
• Experience working with customers or suppliers on quality issues and corrective actions.
• Proficiency in inspection techniques, including FAI, inspection plans, and measuring tools.
• Familiarity with SCAR, ISO 9001, AS9100, PPAP, SPC, and metal components.

Responsibilities

• Conduct supplier audits to qualify and evaluate new and existing suppliers.
• Support incoming inspection and communicate with suppliers regarding SCARs.
• Develop critical suppliers on quality system improvements.
• Contribute to supply chain risk assessments and scorecards.
• Review customer requirements and specifications related to vendor-supplied materials.
• Determine inspection processes and device capabilities.
• Work with various gauges, instruments, and inspection devices.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering to develop data collection techniques.
• Conduct First Article Inspections and review documentation with Engineering.
• Assist in training individuals in inspection methods.
• Review root causes and corrective actions in response to supplier issues.
• Travel for vendor visits and audits.

Skills

Quality engineering

Supplier audits

Inspection techniques

SCAR handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

FAI

Inspection plans

Measuring tools

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer to join our Southbridge, MA manufacturing team. The role focuses on supplier audits, incoming inspections, and quality system enhancements for critical suppliers.

You will contribute to risk assessments, review customer requirements, and determine inspection processes. Responsibilities include conducting audits, supporting SCARs, and collaborating with Process Engineering to improve data collection and CAPA across aerospace and defense-adjacent programs.