Quality Engineer

Quality Engineering Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated Quality Engineer to join our team. This role focuses heavily on documentation, including source inspection lists, paperwork review, and certifications. The position requires performing non-conformance tracking and closing reviews. You will also spend 50% of your time on the production floor conducting root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.

Responsibilities:

• Document and review source inspection lists and part planning paperwork.
• Review and verify certifications from suppliers and internal sources.
• Track and close non-conformance issues.
• Conduct root cause analysis on the production floor.
• Develop and implement corrective action plans.
• Perform first article reporting and internal audits.

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in root cause analysis and corrective action plans.
• Experience with quality engineering and assurance.
• Knowledge of AS9100 quality management systems.
• Ability to conduct internal audits and manage non-conforming products.
• Strong skills in inspection and quality control.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Engineering or technical degree, preferably BSME in mechanical, manufacturing, or aerospace.
• 3-5 years of experience as a quality engineer.
• Experience with Material Review Board processes, non-conformance reporting, and corrective actions.
• Familiarity with 8D Method of Root Cause Corrective Action Reporting.
• Experience with GD&T and blueprint reading is a plus.
• Ability to compile manufacturing documentation and develop SOPs.

Work Environment:

You will be working in a medium-sized aerospace company known for being a single-source provider for flight safety critical components, used in aircraft such as Sikorsky helicopters. Our company values ownership, initiative, and a willingness to learn. With 65-70 employees, we strive to maintain a family-like atmosphere. The office environment is modest, while the manufacturing floor is industrial. We offer a unique benefit of $10/day for lunch from Monday to Thursday, and catered meals on Fridays.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Cerritos, California.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $55.00/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 Cerritos, CA.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 25, 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.