Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

We are seeking an experienced CMM Programmer / Quality Engineer to serve as a key interface between Quality, Engineering, and the Machine Shop. This role is heavily focused on CMM programming and GD&T, with direct customer interaction to support inspection strategies, reporting, and quality communication. The ideal candidate is hands-on, technically strong, and comfortable jumping into a fast-paced environment with minimal ramp-up.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain CMM programs to support production and customer requirements.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings and blueprints, including advanced GD&T callouts.
• Support inspection planning, first-article inspections, and ongoing quality verification.
• Generate and review CMM inspection reports, ensuring accuracy and customer-specific formatting.
• Act as the primary quality interface for select customers, including participating in calls and technical discussions related to inspection and quality results.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, and Machine Shop teams to resolve inspection challenges and improve processes.
• Provide insight and recommendations for inspection strategy improvements and program optimization.
• Support secondary quality activities such as audits, corrective actions, and customer returns as needed.

Essential Skills

• Strong CMM programming and inspection planning experience (Verisurf or Calypso preferred).
• Practical GD&T knowledge.
• Metrology experience including final inspections and first-article inspections.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and program a CMM.
• Experience with audit processes, customer returns, and corrective actions.
• AS9100 experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Engineering degree preferred (Associate degree with experience, or equivalent hands-on expertise).
• Background in aerospace, semiconductor, or precision machining preferred.
• Experience inspecting parts made from engineered plastics like PEEK, PPS, PTFE, Torlon, Vespel, and metals such as aluminum, stainless steel, and copper.

Work Environment

The position requires working onsite from Monday to Friday, 8AM to 5PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Georgetown, TX.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $33.00 - $42.00/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 Georgetown, TX.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 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.