Quality Specialist

Actalent; Solon (OH); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Specialist to ensure compliance with nuclear, medical device, and ISO quality standards for medical device testing equipment and radiation detection products. The role covers incoming, in-process, and final inspections, supplier quality programs, and robust documentation in a manufacturing setting.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in quality roles, hands-on inspection experience, and proficiency with QA tools and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Quality Specialist/Engineer/Technician in manufacturing.
• Experience performing incoming, in-process, and final inspections.
• Strong knowledge of inspection methods, micrometers, Calipers.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001:2015 and NQA-1 standards.
• Experience using 5 Whys and Root Cause Analysis.
• Proficient in MS Office for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience with Quality Management Software for nonconformances and corrective actions.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee incoming inspections of raw materials, components, and finished products.
• Conduct in-process inspections to verify parts meet standards and tolerances.
• Perform final inspections to confirm finished products meet requirements.
• Plan, perform, and document First Article Inspections with engineering and manufacturing.
• Document inspection results and maintain compliant records.
• Coordinate SCAR program: issue, monitor, verify corrective actions.
• Conduct supplier audits and assessments for quality compliance.
• Use 5 Whys and Root Cause Analysis to resolve issues.
• Maintain conformity with NQA-1 and nuclear quality standards.
• Collect and analyze quality data to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Incoming inspections

In-process inspections

Final inspections

First Article Inspections

Quality data analysis

Documentation

NQA-1 & ISO 9001 knowledge

MS Office

Quality Management Software

Reading drawings

Tools

Measuring tools & equipment

Job description

Job Title: Quality Specialist

Job Description

As a Quality Specialist, you will play a key role in ensuring that products and processes comply with nuclear, medical device, and other regulatory quality standards. You will oversee incoming, in-process, and final inspection activities, manage supplier quality programs, maintain training and quality documentation, and ensure adherence to NQA-1 and ISO 9001:2015 standards within a manufacturing environment focused on medical device testing equipment and radiation detection products.

Responsibilities

• Perform and oversee incoming inspections of raw materials, components, and finished products using appropriate measurement tools and inspection methods.
• Conduct in-process inspections to verify that parts, assemblies, and products comply with established quality standards and drawing tolerances.
• Perform final inspections to confirm that finished products meet all specified requirements and customer expectations.
• Plan, perform, and complete First Article Inspections (FAI) in collaboration with manufacturing and engineering teams, ensuring accurate measurement and documentation of new or revised parts.
• Document inspection results thoroughly and maintain accurate, organized records in accordance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate the Supplier Corrective Action Request (SCAR) program, including issuing requests, monitoring supplier response timeliness, and verifying the effectiveness of corrective actions.
• Conduct supplier audits, surveys, and assessments to evaluate supplier performance and compliance with applicable quality and regulatory standards.
• Assist in identifying and resolving quality‑related issues using structured problem‑solving tools such as 5 Whys and Root Cause Analysis.
• Maintain compliance with NQA-1 standards and ensure that quality processes and procedures align with nuclear and other regulatory requirements.
• Collect, analyze, and assemble quality data to support continuous improvement initiatives and management reporting.

Essential Skills

• At least 3 years of experience in a Quality Specialist, Quality Engineer, or Quality Technician role within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on experience performing incoming, in‑process, and final inspections in a production or laboratory setting.
• Strong knowledge of quality inspection methods, tools, and equipment, including experience with micrometers and calipers.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems and NQA-1 standards or similar nuclear quality standards.
• Ability to use problem‑solving tools such as 5 Whys and Root Cause Analysis to investigate and resolve quality issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite for data analysis, documentation, and reporting.
• Experience using Quality Management Software to record inspections, manage nonconformances, and track corrective actions.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and tolerances for mechanical components and assemblies.

Work Environment

This role is based at a small manufacturing site that includes laboratory and office spaces dedicated to medical device testing equipment and radiation detection/instrumentation products.

You will work in an inspection lab and on the production floor, spending roughly half of your time at a desk performing documentation and data analysis and half on the floor working directly with engineers, operations, and production staff on parts inspection and drawing tolerances.

The team is close‑knit, with a quality, service, and production group of around 20 people, offering a collaborative environment and exposure to upcoming projects in the nuclear industry.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Solon, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $40.00/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 Solon, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Solon,OH.

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.