Quality Assurance Engineer

Actalent • Clackamas, OR • 4h ago

Description

The Quality Engineer will support a manufacturer of precision-machined components and complex steel fabrications. This individual will ensure product quality and regulatory compliance across both business divisions, with a strong focus on quality assurance activities and the development of robust documentation packages that meet required quality standards and specifications.

Primary Responsibilities

Establish inspection criteria, test plans, and supporting documentation to ensure reliable, compliant outcomes

Verify and validate that documentation packages accurately reflect project and customer requirements

Develop quality cost estimates, including evaluation of vendor quality capabilities and alternatives

Support sales teams in developing winning proposals, including authoring quality assurance sections of bid packages and providing supporting documentation (e.g., certifications, test reports)

Oversee technical quality requirements throughout the full project lifecycle

Manage the flow of quality documentation between clients, engineering, detailing, and production teams

Coordinate and perform vendor quality audits and support technical procurement activities

Conduct jobsite and vendor visits to verify compliance, perform audits, and assist in resolving quality issues

Evaluate and select inspection methods, tools, and gauges to optimize defect detection

Coordinate with external inspectors, auditors, and customer quality representatives

Create quality control drawings and inspection plans using CAD

Perform statistical analysis and quality calculations using Excel and other specialized software

Skills

Quality assurance

Documentation management

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering preferred)

Working knowledge of AS9100, ISO 9001, or similar quality standards; nuclear standards experience strongly preferred

5+ years of relevant experience strongly preferred

Strong problem-solving mindset

Exceptional attention to detail; role is highly documentation- and computer-intensive (e.g., verifying welder qualifications, reviewing metrology reports)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong planning, organization, and time-management skills

Proficiency in Excel, CAD, and Microsoft Word

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Clackamas, OR.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $52.88/hr.

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 Clackamas,OR.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 5, 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 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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