Job Title: Quality Engineer

Job Description

The Quality Engineer will play a critical role in ensuring the implementation and maintenance of quality system requirements across designated product lines or manufacturing areas. This position involves reviewing and approving engineering documentation, ensuring compliance with internal procedures, and supporting product teams through quality planning and risk documentation.

Responsibilities

Implement and maintain quality system requirements across designated product lines or manufacturing areas.Review and approve engineering documentation, drawings, and change control submissions.Ensure compliance with internal procedures, regulatory expectations, and applicable quality standards.Support product teams by facilitating quality planning, risk documentation, and quality-related decision making.Conduct failure investigations and structured problem analysis for product issues, nonconformances, process deviations, or customer feedback.Apply root cause analysis methodologies to drive corrective and preventive actions.Provide clear, data-driven quality reports and track trends within assigned responsibilities.Oversee process validation activities to ensure technical adequacy, statistical validity, and regulatory compliance.Review IQ, OQ, and PQ protocols for completeness and soundness.Guide teams in developing reliable, defendable validation protocols and reports.Assist in assessing when validation is required and support execution of validation programs.Design gauging, measurement tools, and inspection techniques to ensure product conformity.Recommend and validate equipment, tools, or technologies needed for inspection and testing.Support creation and documentation of Quality Plans for product acceptance.Participate in the development or improvement of measurement strategies, gage design, and metrology tools.Support purchasing teams on supplier qualification or alternative manufacturing site assessments.Assist in resolving supplier-related complaints or quality concerns.Align inspection and testing methods between internal teams and external partners.Participate in or lead quality improvement initiatives and cross-functional teams.Contribute to data analysis, process monitoring, and reporting to drive performance improvements.Identify opportunities to enhance quality, reduce variation, and strengthen process control.

Essential Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Sciences, Business, or a related technical field.Ability to manage multiple technical tasks in a fast-paced environment.Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

At least 1 year of experience working within a formal quality system (e.g., ISO 9001 or similar).Experience in regulated industries such as medical device, diagnostics, or pharmaceuticals.Knowledge of regulatory frameworks such as QSR and ISO standards.Working knowledge of GD&T, blueprint reading, metrology, FMEA, and development of Quality Plans.Familiarity with measurement system analysis (GR&R), SPC, capability studies, and DOE.Professional certifications such as ASQ CQE, Lean, or Six Sigma.Understanding of manufacturing materials and processes (machining, sheet metal, coatings, cleaning, finishing, etc.).Availability for up to 10% domestic or international travel if required.

Work Environment

The Quality Engineer will work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The role requires a keen attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Dress code is professional, and the work may involve occasional domestic or international travel up to 10%.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ithaca, NY.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $48.00/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 Ithaca,NY.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Feb 6, 2026.

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.