Quality Technician

ACTalent; Warren (MA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) plan

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Technician in Warren, MA to support defense manufacturing quality through documentation, certification review, and data package preparation. The role emphasizes compliance with Navy and government requirements and involves auditing, data management, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in quality/documentation, familiarity with DFARS/AS9100/ISO 9001, and ERP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Education: High school graduate or an Associates degree preferred.
• One to three years of related experience in quality, manufacturing, or a documentation-focused role.
• Experience with military/government documentation and DFARS requirements is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Review supplier software and documentation to verify conformance to PO, contracts, and material specs.
• Prepare complete quality data packages and perform QA reviews of part orders.
• Maintain and update supplier database and upload documentation in Central Apps.
• Maintain and organize Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) records and project documents.
• Read and interpret customer drawings, contracts, and BOMs.
• Work with ERP systems to manage quality data and documentation.
• Prepare pump kits and assembly packages before assembly and test.
• Perform internal quality audits to verify compliance with procedures and requirements.
• Support continuous improvement tools to enhance processes and quality performance.
• Review MTRs, CoCs, and other quality records for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure material traceability and compliance with Navy/government requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and support corrective actions.
• Apply knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, DFARS, and Navy requirements when reviewing docs.

Skills

Quality documentation

Read BOMs and drawings

DFARS/Navy requirements

AS9100/ISO 9001 knowledge

ERP systems proficiency

MS Office

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree preferred

High school diploma

Tools

ERP systems

CMM/NDT knowledge is a plus

AS9100/ISO 9001 documentation

Job description

Job Title: Quality Technician

Job Description

The Quality Technician supports mission-critical defense manufacturing by ensuring that all materials, parts, and documentation conform to purchase orders, contracts, and applicable material and military specifications. This role focuses on documentation, certification review, data package preparation, auditing, and compliance rather than hands-on inspection. The position offers an excellent entry point into defense manufacturing quality, providing exposure to Navy and government quality requirements and opportunities for long-term career growth in quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review supplier software and documentation to verify that incoming materials conform to purchase orders, contracts, and material specifications.
• Perform quality assurance reviews of part orders, ensuring all contract requirements are met and preparing complete and accurate quality data packages.
• Maintain and update the supplier database, ensuring supplier software and documentation for incoming materials are uploaded into Central Apps in a timely manner.
• Maintain, organize, and update Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) records and project documents as required by Naval customer orders.
• Read and interpret customer drawings, contracts, written work instructions, routes, bills of material (BOMs), work sampling plans, and process and material specifications.
• Work with computer-based Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems to manage and track quality-related data and documentation.
• Prepare pump kits and assembly packages prior to assembly and test, ensuring all required components and documentation are complete and accurate.
• Perform internal quality audits at required intervals to verify compliance with internal procedures, customer requirements, and applicable standards.
• Participate in the implementation and utilization of continuous improvement tools (such as CBS tools) to enhance processes, documentation, and overall quality performance.
• Review material documentation such as Mill Test Reports (MTRs), Certificates of Conformance (CoCs), and other quality-related records for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure material traceability and compliance with Navy and government quality requirements, including OQE and applicable defense regulations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues, support problem solving, and ensure timely completion of quality-related tasks.
• Apply knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, DFARS, military specifications, and Navy requirements when reviewing documentation and quality data packages.

Essential Skills

• Experience with quality and manufacturing documentation, including reviewing and managing MTRs, CoCs, and quality data packages.
• Ability to read and interpret bills of material (BOMs), work orders, drawings, specifications, certificates of conformance, routers, and other production documents.
• Knowledge of material traceability and Objective Quality Evidence (OQE) requirements in a regulated or defense-related environment.
• Familiarity with defense-related quality and contractual requirements, including DFARS and military specifications.
• Understanding of quality management standards such as AS9100 and ISO 9001.
• Proficiency with ERP systems for managing quality and production data; ERP knowledge is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications for documentation, reporting, and communication.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies in documentation and ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze issues and support corrective actions.
• Ability to multitask, prioritize work, and manage time effectively in a documentation-intensive environment.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey technical and quality-related information clearly.
• Ability to make sound decisions within the scope of quality and compliance responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team player, set clear agendas, and follow through on tasks and plans.
• Education: High school student or graduate, or preferably an Associates degree (A.A.) from a two-year college or technical school.
• Experience: One to three years of related experience in quality, manufacturing, or a similar documentation-focused role.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with military contracts and associated documentation requirements.
• Experience with material document review in a manufacturing or defense environment.
• Familiarity with Navy-specific quality requirements and customer documentation expectations.
• Knowledge of CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine) and NDT (Non-Destructive Testing) processes is a plus.
• Experience with AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management systems.
• IFS ERP experience is a plus.
• Exposure to low-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments, with emphasis on specialized products and documentation.
• Interest in building a career in quality assurance and government/defense manufacturing compliance.
• Comfort working with complex documentation, including military specifications and Navy requirements.

Work Environment

This role operates in a manufacturing environment that supports pumps, valves, and fluid-control equipment used on naval vessels and submarines. The position is primarily documentation-focused and does not involve physically touching or inspecting product. Work centers around computer-based systems, including ERP platforms and digital documentation tools, in a low-volume, high-mix production setting where products are specialized and documentation requirements are detailed and rigorous. The environment emphasizes adherence to Navy and government quality requirements, including DFARS, military specifications, OQE, and material traceability. Team members collaborate closely with engineering, production, and quality functions while working independently on documentation, audits, and compliance activities. The culture supports continuous improvement and offers opportunities to grow expertise in quality assurance and defense manufacturing compliance.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Warren, MA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $35.00/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 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Warren,MA.

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.

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