Manufacturing 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 Apr 3, 2026.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through:

Hiring diverse talent

Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

Actalent is an equal opportunity employer.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC-with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.

Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.

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