Quality Engineer

Actalent • Owatonna, MN • 5d ago

Job Title: Quality Engineer Job Description

We are seeking a Quality Engineer who will identify root causes through corrective and preventive actions, implement and validate these plans, and oversee the quality management system. The role involves improving production methods, product quality, and equipment performance. You will be responsible for data collection, entry, and reporting for product conformance and process capability, and for developing and implementing methods and standards for products, materials, equipment, returns, testing, calibration, and processes. Support for AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management standards, utilizing statistical process control, and supporting mechanical and electrical testing are also key aspects of this role.

Responsibilities

Identify root causes through corrective and preventive actions

Implement and validate corrective and preventive action plans

Oversee the quality management system

Improve production methods, product quality, and equipment performance

Collect, enter, and report data for product conformance and process capability

Develop and implement methods and standards for products, materials, equipment, returns, testing, calibration, and processes

Support AS9100 and ISO 9001 quality management standards

Utilize statistical process control to support process capability

Support mechanical and electrical testing

Execute gap analysis

Essential Skills

Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline preferred

2+ years of experience within a quality function

Working knowledge and experience with problem-solving methodologies

Experience with quality management systems

Skills in quality function management

Continuous improvement and lean/six sigma methodologies

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Experience with root cause analysis and corrective action plans

Work Environment

You will report to the Quality Manager and work within a group of engineers and technicians. Our company is a leader in connectors and cables for fiber optics, supporting regulated environments such as government, aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial sectors. This role requires U.S. citizenship, as we cannot provide visa sponsorship. Our work culture promotes growth within the quality and other departments, and we offer a tuition reimbursement program once you are direct with the organization.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $75000.00/yr.

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 Owatonna,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 10, 2025.

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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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 due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.

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