Temporary Quality Engineer

Actalent; Branford (CT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account

Transportation benefits

PTO / Vacation

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Contract Senior Quality Engineer in Branford, CT to provide immediate aerospace quality engineering support in a regulated manufacturing environment. You will engage with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to resolve production and customer quality issues and strengthen the quality management system while delivering rapid, high-visibility results on a short-term project.

The role demands deep AS9100 and AS9102 FAI expertise, strong RCCA ownership, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Deep aerospace Quality Engineering experience in regulated environments.
• Strong AS9100 experience with practical FAI execution and ballooned drawings.
• Ownership of RCCA and corrective actions in aerospace settings.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, specs and tolerances.
• Experience with MRB/nonconformance disposition and manufacturing-floor quality.
• Self-directed with ability to start immediately and contribute with minimal ramp-up.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate quality engineering support for aerospace manufacturing operations.
• Collaborate with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering to resolve issues.
• Strengthen the quality management system and drive continuous improvement.
• Lead RCCA activities and disposition of nonconformances in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Aerospace Quality Engineering

AS9100 Experience

AS9102 FAI

RCCA / Corrective Action

Reading GD&T / Drawings

MRB / Nonconformance

Manufacturing-floor Quality

Independent / Quick Ramp-up

Education

Bachelors degree in Engineering

Tools

AS13100

NADCAP

FAA exposure

Welding/Brazing

APQP / PPAP

SPC / Minitab

Job description

Job Title: Contract Senior Quality Engineer

Job Description

This contract Senior Quality Engineer role provides immediate quality engineering support within a manufacturing operation, with a strong focus on aerospace-grade quality systems. You will operate independently while collaborating closely with Quality, Manufacturing, Engineering, and customer stakeholders to resolve production and customer quality issues, strengthen the quality management system, and drive continuous improvement. This short-term, project-based opportunity offers high visibility and the chance to make a direct impact on real production and customer quality challenges in a demanding, regulated environment.

Must-Haves

• Deep aerospace Quality Engineering experience
• Strong AS9100 experience
• Hands-on AS9102 FAI experience, including ability to work through FAI packages and ballooned drawings
• Strong RCCA / corrective action ownership in an aerospace environment
• Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, GD&T, specifications, and tolerances
• MRB / nonconformance disposition experience
• Manufacturing-floor quality experience
• Ability to work independently and contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up

Nice to have:

• AS13100
• NADCAP
• FAA exposure
• Welding/brazing or other aerospace special-process experience
• APQP / PPAP
• SPC / Minitab

Important calibration: General manufacturing Quality Engineering is not enough. The manager is specifically looking for

someone with depth in aerospace quality who can step in immediately and cover the workload for 3 months.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related discipline is preferred; equivalent professional-level experience may substitute for a formal degree.
• Experience in the aerospace industry is preferred; relevant experience in other regulated manufacturing environments is also valuable.
• Direct exposure to welding and/or brazing manufacturing processes is preferred.
• Familiarity with AS13100, NADCAP, and FAA requirements is a strong differentiator.
• Lean and/or Six Sigma experience is strongly relevant; formal certification is beneficial but not explicitly required.
• Self-directed mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability for quality outcomes.
• Methodical, structured problem-solving approach with the ability to quickly understand unfamiliar processes and environments.
• Ability to adapt rapidly, deliver results in a short-term contract setting, and thrive in a high-visibility role.

Work Environment

This role is fully onsite in Branford, CT, combining office-based quality engineering work with regular interaction on the manufacturing floor. You will work within an aerospace-focused environment that incorporates ISO 9001, AS9100, AS13100, NADCAP, and FAA requirements, providing exposure to demanding customer and regulatory standards. The position involves close collaboration with Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams and offers high visibility across these functions. Personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required when working in production areas, and you should be comfortable moving between office and shop floor settings. Up to approximately 15% travel may be required, for example to support customer interactions, audits, or other site activities. The contract nature of the role suits experienced consultants who prefer project-based work and enjoy solving real production and customer quality problems in a hands-on environment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.08 - $52.88/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Branford,CT.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Branford, CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

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.

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