Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer

Location: Ansonia, CT

Employment Type: Contract-to-hire or Direct Placement (based on experience)

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer to support supplier quality processes and ensure compliance with internal and industry standards. This role involves reviewing documentation, managing corrective actions, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to maintain high-quality standards throughout the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• First Article Review (FAI): Review First Article Inspections from suppliers for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with specifications.
• Supplier Approval Process: Work directly with suppliers to verify quality documentation and demonstrate process capability.
• Corrective Action Follow-Up: Track, validate, and close supplier corrective actions (e.g., 8D, 5-Whys).
• Documentation Review: Ensure quality records, control plans, and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) meet internal and industry standards.
• NCR Management: Coordinate Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely resolution and documentation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing teams to address quality issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Stator Quality Support: Assist in resolving quality issues related to high-temp stator components and new supplier development.
• Motor Housing Porosity Support: Work with Engineering and casting suppliers to reduce scrap rates and address pressure leak issues.
• Part Marking Quality Support: Ensure incoming part/pump marking meets PO requirements and assist with supplier NCRs and root cause corrective actions.

Top Skills

• Hands-on quality work
• Mechanical aptitude
• Non-Conformance Reports/System
• Root Cause Analysis
• First Article Inspection
• Supplier Approval Process
• Quality Systems Management

Performance Expectations

Looking for a Quality Engineer eager to contribute to building out a new Quality System and drive improvements across quality processes.

Work Environment

• Onsite
• Casual culture and dress code

Company Benefits

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance for 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of New Haven, CT.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $43.00 - $45.00/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 New Haven,CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Dec 8, 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.

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