Senior Quality Engineer - Electromechanical Quality Lead

Actalent; Everett (WA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and R

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick)

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and safety of complex electronic and electromechanical products throughout the lifecycle. The role emphasizes rigorous problem solving, cross-functional influence, and strong data-driven decision making in a hybrid Everett, WA setting.

You will lead quality planning, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives to meet customer expectations and regulatory standards, with a focus on manufacturing quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience as a Quality Engineer and 8+ years across hardware, electromechanical, or embedded systems.
• Strong knowledge of verification and validation (V&V) methodologies and statistics.
• Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, MSA/GR&R, control plans, and problem-solving methods.
• Auditor certification for quality management systems (preferred).
• Proficiency with data analysis tools such as Minitab and Power BI.
• Lean/Six Sigma Green Belt or higher preferred; CQE/ISO knowledge a plus.
• ASQ CQE or equivalent certification.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and ISO/IEC standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, review, and execution of product lifecycle quality plans from concept through launch.
• Own and drive Design for Quality activities, including DFMEA and design control deliverables.
• Champion risk management with control plans and risk files.
• Define acceptance criteria, test strategies, MSA/GR&R, and CtQ parameters.
• Collaborate with Design Engineering, Product Management, and Operations.
• Plan and execute APQP or equivalent processes, including PFMEA, PPAP, and process capability analysis.
• Validate production test systems and calibration methods.
• Lead root-cause investigations using 8D, 5-Whys, Ishikawa, and statistical techniques.
• Lead stop-ship and containment activities and cross-functional reviews.
• Monitor product health and drive corrective actions.

Skills

DFMEA

PFMEA

V&V

Quality Systems

Auditing

MSA/GR&R

Root Cause Analysis

Data Analysis

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Electronics Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Power BI

GR&R Software

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer to ensure the quality, reliability, and safety of complex electronic and electromechanical products throughout the lifecycle. The role emphasizes rigorous problem solving, cross-functional influence, and strong data-driven decision making in a hybrid Everett, WA setting.

You will lead quality planning, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement initiatives to meet customer expectations and regulatory standards, with a focus on manufacturing quality and