Quality Engineer | Entry Level

Actalent • Glendale, CA • 3h ago

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Job Title: Quality Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Entry Level Quality Engineer to join our team. The role involves performing detailed analysis of customer returned parts to drive Corrective and Preventative Action (CAPA) improvements, preventing internal recurring failures, and reducing risks by conducting root cause analysis to identify and address existing issues. This is an entry level position- if you have relevant internship experience within Aerospace, this is the right role for you!

Must Have:

-Aerospace Engineering Degree

-Aerospace Manufacturing Internship

Responsibilities

Perform detailed analysis of customer returned parts and utilize findings to drive CAPA improvements.

Prevent internal recurring failures and reduce risks by conducting root cause analysis.

Validate customer RMAs and implement further actions to enhance manufacturing processes.

Represent the Quality Assurance team in the material review board (MRB) for internal rejections.

Essential Skills

Experience with AS9102 and aerospace industry standards-- internship experience is okay.

Proficiency in root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.

Ability to conduct first article inspections and manage audits.

Experience with material review board (MRB) processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

The position involves overseeing different connector lines.

Work Environment

A professional and detail-oriented approach is essential in this fast-paced, aerospace-focused setting.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Glendale, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $40.00/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 Glendale,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 23, 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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