Quality Engineering Technician

Actalent; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Pre-tax & Roth

Life Insurance

Disability

HSA

Transit benefits

Time off PTO

Job summary

Actalent, based in Asheville, NC, seeks a Quality Engineering Technician to perform in-process and final inspections, verify dimensions and workmanship, and ensure process compliance. You will use Keyence and profilometers to measure components, document results, and generate Quality Notifications for nonconformances.

You will read drawings and specs, maintain inspection certifications, support root-cause analysis, and provide technical guidance to others as needed.

Qualifications

• Inspect parts via in-process and final inspections to verify dimensions and workmanship.
• Read blueprints/drawings and interpret inspection procedures and technical specs.
• Use Keyence and profilometers for measurements and document results.
• Knowledge of engineering documentation and manufacturing processes, PPAP/APQP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-process and final inspections for dimensions, workmanship, and process compliance.
• Utilize precision inspection equipment (Keyence, profilometers) for measurements and documentation.
• Identify nonconformances and generate Quality Notifications (QNs).
• Support root-cause analysis and disposition activities.
• Perform job audits and surveillance of certifications.
• Maintain knowledge of customer, FAA, JAA and technical requirements.
• Obtain and maintain required inspection certifications/stamps.
• Provide training or technical support as needed.

Skills

Quality inspection

Blueprint reading

Precision measuring tools

Engineering documentation

Education

Associate degree (3+ yrs)

7+ years experience without degree

Tools

SAP

Solumina

MS Office

Job description

Job Title: Quality Engineering Technician

As a Quality Engineering Technician, you will conduct in-process and final inspections to verify dimensions, workmanship, process compliance, and technical standards. You will utilize automated and precision inspection equipment, including Keyence and profilometers, to measure components and document results. Additionally, you will identify and document nonconformances, generate Quality Notifications (QNs), and support problem-solving, root cause analysis, and disposition activities. You will also perform job audits, operational certification surveillance, and over-inspects while maintaining knowledge of applicable customer, FAA, JAA, and technical requirements. Following established procedures and standard work, you will obtain and maintain required inspection certifications/stamps and provide technical support or training to other employees when qualified.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-process and final inspections to verify dimensions, workmanship, and process compliance.
• Utilize automated and precision inspection equipment, including Keyence and profilometers, for measurements.
• Document results and identify nonconformances, generating Quality Notifications (QNs).
• Support problem-solving, root cause analysis, and disposition activities.
• Perform job audits, operational certification surveillance, and over-inspects.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable customer, FAA, JAA, and technical requirements.
• Obtain and maintain required inspection certifications/stamps.
• Provide technical support or training to other employees when qualified.

Essential Skills

• Inspection and quality control in a manufacturing process.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, inspection procedures, and technical specifications.
• Experience with precision measuring tools and equipment such as Keyence and profilometers.
• Knowledge in engineering documentation and manufacturing processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience or 7+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Experience with SAP, Solumina, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with PPAP, APQP, and root cause failure analysis.

Work Environment

The role is based in a manufacturing setting where you will work with advanced equipment and resources. The site is growing tremendously with significant investments, providing a career-based opportunity. Employees enjoy strong benefits, including paid holidays, vacation, and PTO, while working for a Fortune 500 company with a backlog and demand for current and evolving products.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Asheville, NC.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Asheville,NC.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.