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Actalent Quality Engineer - Equipment in Irvine, California
Job Title: Quality Engineer - EquipmentJob Description
The Production Quality Engineer is responsible for ensuring the quality of products throughout the manufacturing process, from raw materials to finished goods. This role includes inspecting and testing materials, equipment, processes, and products to ensure they meet quality specifications and regulatory requirements. The Quality Engineer plays a key role in identifying and resolving quality issues, implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
Implement and maintain quality control plans and procedures to ensure products meet standards.
Identify areas for improvement in manufacturing processes and implement solutions to enhance quality and efficiency.
Investigate and resolve quality issues, including root cause analysis, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
Maintain accurate records of quality data, inspection results, and corrective actions.
Collaborate with other departments, such as engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers, to ensure quality throughout the product lifecycle.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, such as FDA guidelines.
Work with suppliers to ensure they meet quality standards and implement corrective actions for any issues.
Assist in the development and validation of new products to ensure they meet quality and regulatory requirements.
Review and deliver First Article Inspections (FAI) for sustaining parts and development projects.
Develop and implement validation strategies for manufacturing processes to ensure they meet quality standards.
Design and install sophisticated testing equipment and perform product testing and analysis to maintain quality levels and minimize defects.
Analyze reports and defective products to determine trends and recommend corrective actions.
Essential Skills
Quality engineering
Medical device knowledge
Calibration
Preventative Maintenance
Knowledge of quality management systems such as ISO 9001
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related field is typically required.
1-2 years of experience for Level I and 3-5 years of experience for Level II in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a medical device or pharmaceutical setting.
Certifications such as Certified Quality Engineer (CQE) or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt may be preferred.
Work Environment
This position is onsite. The role is an individual contributor role that requires the use of judgement in applying professional expertise and is expected to work independently with minimal supervision. Standard benefits include 2 weeks of PTO and 10 paid holidays.
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 Irvine,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 16, 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.