Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Manufacturing Quality Engineer

As a Manufacturing Quality Engineer, you will lead investigations into manufacturing production quality issues, including nonconformances, line failures, and yield losses. You will identify root causes and drive effective corrective and preventive actions by collaborating with cross-functional teams. Your role involves partnering with manufacturing teams to develop and maintain robust process controls, improving yield, reducing scrap, and enhancing product reliability.

Responsibilities:

• Lead investigations into production quality issues to identify root causes and drive effective corrective actions.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to develop and maintain process controls that improve yield and enhance product reliability.
• Develop, validate, and sustain in-process inspection methods, test procedures, and acceptance criteria.
• Establish and maintain statistical process control (SPC), measurement system analysis (MSA), and gage repeatability and reproducibility (GR&R) studies.
• Drive structured problem-solving activities using data-driven tools and methodologies like 5 Whys, Ishikawa diagram, 8D, and DMAIC.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineers with control plan and process validations, including IQ, OQ, and PQ.
• Participate in risk management activities.

Essential Skills:

• Manufacturing engineering
• Root cause analysis
• Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)
• Quality engineering in regulated environments
• ISO 9001
• Experience with internal investigations and CAPAs

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Quality-focused manufacturing engineering
• Lean manufacturing
• Continuous improvement
• Six Sigma
• 5 Whys methodology

Work Environment:

The team operates with the flexibility of a startup, requiring engineers to adapt to shifting priorities. Projects may last 9–10 months, after which reassignments may occur. This role is within a family-friendly, culturally diverse environment that values innovation and vision. Employees are encouraged to contribute to cutting-edge technologies, with a supportive atmosphere that celebrates diversity through events and multicultural initiatives.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Permanent position based out of Irvine, CA.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $71,000.00 - $95,000.00/yr.

Health Plans:

Glidewell offers a complete package for medical, dental, and vision. Our medical plans are bundled to include medical, vision, and pharmacy benefits in one.

Retirement Plans:

Eligible employees can contribute toward their retirement by investing in our traditional 401(k) and ROTH 401(k) retirement plans. The Company offers matching contributions as well as different investment options.

Life Insurance:

Glidewell provides a Basic Life and AD&D Insurance policy at no cost to full-time employees. Also, qualified employees are eligible for additional life insurance for themselves, a spouse, and/or child(ren) through our Supplemental Life Insurance policy.

Time Off:

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Bereavement Pay

Jury Duty Pay

Discounts & Other Benefits:

Employee Discounts

DENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

Company-manufactured dental products offered at a discounted rate

HYGIENE SERVICES:

Offers employees discounted, on-site dental hygiene services

DENTAL PRODUCTS:

Employees can purchase dental products at a discounted rate (i.e. electric toothbrushes, dental healthcare supplies)

ON-SITE CAFETERIA, GYM, AND HEALTH CLINIC:

Employees have access to discounted services at Jimmy G's, Gym GlideWELL, and the GlideWELLness Center

FUN EXPRESS AND TICKETS AT WORK:

Receive discounts on attractions such as Knott's, Sea World, Catalina Express, and many more

Voluntary Benefits:

GROUP ACCIDENT INSURANCE:

Provides payments directly to you (unless otherwise assigned) as you recuperate from a covered accident

GROUP CRITICAL ILLNESS INSURANCE:

When diagnosed with a covered critical illness, coverage provides a lump-sum payment to help cover everyday living expenses

PET INSURANCE:

Pet insurance covers many medical conditions related to accidental injuries, emergencies, poisonings, and illnesses for dogs, cats, birds, rabbits, ferrets, reptiles, and other pets

RIDESHARE PROGRAM:

Glidewell provides incentives to encourage you to share commuting costs while reducing road congestion and harmful emissions

IDENTITY PROTECTION:

Identity and credit monitoring quickly alerts you of suspicious activity before major damage has been done

AUTO & HOME INSURANCE:

Employee discounts could save you money without the need for you to wait until your current policies expire

PURCHASE OVER TIME:

Whether you are shopping for new electronics, furniture or appliances, a selection of brand-new products features all of the latest technology and the name brands you want

LEGAL PLAN:

Helps you cover costs stemming from any personal legal situation

Fun Activities and Other Extras:

ONSITE GAME ROOMS:

Complete with corn hole, pool tables and foosball tables

FREE SNACKS DAILY:

Fresh popcorn in popcorn machines, coffee, and donuts

COMPANY BBQS:

FAMILY PICNICS:

FESTIVE HOLIDAY PARTY:

HOLIDAY BONUS:

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Irvine, CA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 5, 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 for other accommodation options.