Senior Quality Engineer - QA & Manufacturing Excellence

Actalent; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Actalent, based in Wichita, KS, seeks a Quality Engineer to lead testing across manufacturing and software. You will implement QA processes, drive root-cause analysis, and collaborate with engineering to raise product quality and reliability.

The role covers automation, performance, and system testing, with a strong emphasis on ISO 9001 alignment, data-driven decisions, and cross-functional training on quality procedures. This contract-to-hire position is onsite.

Qualifications

• Software QA experience and testing strategy development.
• Experience in quality engineering and control in manufacturing.
• Strong root cause analysis and troubleshooting skills.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality management systems.
• Experience with QA documentation and nonconformances.
• Ability to train production staff on quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain quality control processes throughout manufacturing.
• Develop QA programs to prevent defects and deviations.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal policies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements with cross-functional teams.
• Investigate root causes of defects and implement corrective actions.
• Oversee testing and inspection, develop plans and document results.
• Collaborate with suppliers to define and monitor quality requirements.
• Maintain records for QC processes, tests, nonconformances and actions.
• Use statistical methods to analyze quality data and trends.
• Provide training to production staff on quality procedures.
• Conduct internal audits to verify quality system compliance.
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing and QA practices.

Skills

Software QA

Quality engineering

Root cause analysis

ISO 9001

Data analysis

Communication

Blueprint reading

Tools

Global Shop

SolidWorks

CMM

Job description

Actalent, based in Wichita, KS, seeks a Quality Engineer to lead testing across manufacturing and software. You will implement QA processes, drive root-cause analysis, and collaborate with engineering to raise product quality and reliability.

The role covers automation, performance, and system testing, with a strong emphasis on ISO 9001 alignment, data-driven decisions, and cross-functional training on quality procedures. This contract-to-hire position is onsite.