Quality Engineer

Actalent • Germantown, MD • 1h ago

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Job Description

As a Quality Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in leading quality engineering activities throughout the product life cycle. You will ensure the highest standards of quality for our innovative products, contributing to the safety and success of military and law enforcement operations.

Responsibilities

Lead Quality Engineering activities throughout the product life cycle, including contract review, requirements management, design reviews, verification/validation, and release to production.

Initiate and drive internal Corrective Actions Requests (CARs) as required.

Assist Supply Chain Quality Assurance activities, including approving/auditing suppliers, conducting Source Inspections of Hardware/Software, and supporting Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).

Provide interface between Purchasing, Engineering, Program Management, and Manufacturing departments during the transition of new products from the design phase to production.

Support Program Quality Assurance activities for production programs, including First Article Inspections (FAI), Material Review Board (MRB), Change Control Board (CCB), Failure Review Board (FRB), and Work Product review and approval.

Manage high-priority tasks of multiple projects simultaneously in development.

Develop Inspection Plans and processes for Receiving and Final Inspection activities.

Determine Process Capability (Cpk) and defect trends based on statistical analysis.

Support Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Essential Skills

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent/related technical degree or experience.

5+ years of Quality Engineering experience.

Proficiency in ASME/ANSI Y14.5 with demonstrated ability to read mechanical drawings.

Demonstrated knowledge of electro-mechanical assemblies, IPC standards, and familiarity with schematics and RF Test equipment.

Knowledgeable in elements of Software Quality Assurance, automated MRP systems, Cause/Corrective Action systems.

Excellent English communication skills - written and oral.

Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

Proficiency in Requirements and Configuration Management tools.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products.

Proficiency in Minitab.

Work Environment

This position is set in a heavy engineering design and manufacturing environment. The company designs and manufactures all its products in-house. For the first six months, you are required to be onsite five days a week, transitioning to a hybrid schedule with some remote flexibility. The work schedule follows a 9/80 format, with mandatory onsite presence on Monday and Tuesday.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Germantown, MD.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $74.00/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 Germantown,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Mar 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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