Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer

The Quality Engineer will drive continuous improvement across engineering and manufacturing by developing robust quality processes, leading root cause and failure analysis activities, and ensuring products meet stringent quality standards. This role partners closely with cross-functional teams to support new product introductions, evaluate design robustness and manufacturability, and coordinate internal and external audits. The position focuses on electrical-mechanical assemblies, including printed circuit boards and custom cable/harness assemblies, within a growing robotics-related environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with all internal departments to deliver high-quality products and services, including Advanced Product Quality Planning, quality issue management, and timely resolution of customer-impacting problems.
• Write, implement, and maintain clear and effective quality procedures and process documentation.
• Evaluate and improve quality processes by analyzing performance, identifying gaps, and recommending corrective and preventive actions.
• Lead failure analysis and root cause analysis activities for in-process and field failures using globally recognized techniques, and document findings and corrective actions.
• Support new product introduction by reviewing designs and documentation for robustness, ease of manufacturing, and adherence to quality standards.
• Apply an electrical-mechanical assembly background to assess and improve quality of custom electro-mechanical designs, including printed circuit boards and custom cable/harness assemblies.
• Coordinate internal audits in support of third-party certifications and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead third-party, customer, and supplier audits performed to recognized standards, and ensure timely follow-up and resolution of all issues identified.
• Work closely with technicians, engineers, and manufacturing teams to develop and update process documentation, clarify work instructions, and deepen understanding of production processes.
• Ensure production employees receive appropriate training on safety and quality processes.
• Support and promote safety and quality initiatives such as 5S, ESD, and FOD programs.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure quality requirements, manufacturability, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Monitor and maintain quality standards throughout manufacturing, ensuring that documentation and records accurately reflect product and process status.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience writing and maintaining quality procedures and process documentation.
• Strong background in quality process evaluation and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.
• Hands-on experience with failure analysis and root cause analysis techniques using globally recognized methods.
• A four (4) year degree in Engineering or an equivalent technical discipline.
• Approximately five (5) years of experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering prints, mechanical drawings, and electrical schematics.
• Experience working with electrical-mechanical assemblies and custom electro-mechanical designs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead internal, customer, and supplier audits to recognized quality standards.
• Strong collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, and technicians.
• Ability to ensure and support training of production employees on safety and quality processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in the automotive industry or other highly regulated manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Familiarity with robotics or complex electronic systems is beneficial.
• Experience with printed circuit boards, custom cable and harness assemblies, and software-based products is preferred.
• Exposure to Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) or similar structured quality planning methodologies.
• Experience coordinating and supporting third-party certifications.
• Knowledge and practical application of Lean Manufacturing principles and tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to document and communicate findings clearly.
• Attention to detail and a structured approach to process improvement and documentation.

Work Environment

This role operates in a modern manufacturing and engineering environment focused on custom electrical-mechanical assemblies within a growing robotics-related industry. The Quality Engineer works closely with production floors, engineering labs, and office settings, collaborating daily with technicians, engineers, and manufacturing staff. The facility supports Lean Manufacturing practices and continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, ESD, and FOD programs. Work hours typically follow standard business schedules, with flexibility as needed to support audits, production activities, and critical quality investigations. The environment emphasizes safety, adherence to documented processes, and professional attire appropriate for both office and production areas, including any required protective equipment when on the manufacturing floor.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of PITTSBURGH, PA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $43.27/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 PITTSBURGH,PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 9, 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.