Job Title: Lead Quality Engineer

Job Description

The Sr. or Lead Quality Engineer will support both Program Management and Operations through all phases of our product lifecycle to ensure the manufacturing and support activities for products meet the requirements of ISO 9001 and other applicable regulations and standards. They will work with Project Managers to schedule and complete all new product introduction quality work using available department resources to ensure project timeline commitments are achieved. Additionally, responsibilities include:

• Work with Operations Manager Production Supervisors to produce quality products; lead the practice of problem-solving processes on the production floor and provide technical support.

• Develop methods for and conduct product testing, first article, and final inspections.

• Generate, review, issue, and control all documentation on the Production floor with a major priority set on maintaining the IQMS database.

• Support assigned customer complaint evaluation and resolution; maintain the corrective and preventive action processes in IQMS.

• Act as the primary member/champion of the MRB team.

• Support the internal QMS audit process along with the ISO Management Representative.

• Sign off on product Certifications; maintain records of the same.

• Train employees on procedures and work instructions, including ISO requirements.

• Meet with operators regarding quality issues and training.

• Meet department productivity and quality goals.

• Evaluate department processes; recommend process and product changes and improvements.

• Work with raw material and component suppliers on quality issues.

• Communicate with Customers, Suppliers, External Third Party Audit Bodies, and Governmental Agencies regarding quality and compliance issues.

• Regular, on-time attendance at work is an essential function of every job at the organization.

Hard Skills

GDT and blueprint reading

Experience with CMMs (basic level programming)

5+ years Quality Engineering experience

Strong data analysis (gage RR, capability studies, charting, graphing)

Experience with hand inspection equipment

Soft Skills

Problem-solving

Technical support

Documentation control

Customer complaint resolution

Training and development

Job Type

This is a Contract-to-Hire position with a duration of 6 Month(s).

Work Site

This is a fully on-site position in Ellington, Connecticut.

Work Environment

The role involves regular interaction with Operations Manager, Production Supervisors, and other team members on the production floor. It also requires communication with Customers, Suppliers, External Third Party Audit Bodies, and Governmental Agencies to address quality and compliance issues. Regular, on-time attendance is essentia

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.

Diversity, Equity Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DEI are 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

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.

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