Quality Technician

Job Title: Quality TechnicianJob Description

The Quality Technician ensures that products consistently meet rigorous quality standards within a certified Quality Management System. This role focuses on managing product quality, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting cross-functional teams in design, manufacturing, and assembly environments. The position requires a strong engineering background, hands-on experience with quality tools and measurement equipment, and proven leadership in supervising and developing quality assurance staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage product quality within a certified Quality Management System such as ISO 9001, TS, or AS9100, ensuring compliance with all applicable standards, procedures, and customer requirements.
• Lead and perform root cause analysis for quality issues related to design, manufacturing, assembly, materials, and processes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using DMAIC and other structured problem-solving methodologies to enhance product quality, reduce defects, and improve process efficiency.
• Supervise, coach, train, and lead a team of more than 10 quality inspectors and QA staff, providing clear direction, feedback, and performance guidance.
• Develop, maintain, and audit quality systems, including FMEA, Control Plans, and related documentation, to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate risks.
• Conduct and support internal and external quality audits, ensuring that findings are documented, communicated, and addressed in a timely and effective manner.
• Use quality measurement and test equipment such as micrometers, gauges, voltmeters, hand tools, and shadowgraph systems to inspect and verify product conformity.
• Prepare and write quality-related reports and records, including QRRS and other technical documentation, to clearly communicate findings, trends, and recommendations.
• Perform statistical analysis of quality data using advanced Excel and other tools to identify trends, monitor performance, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, purchasing, sales, and other stakeholders in cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and support new product introductions.
• Support large OEM customers by meeting their quality requirements, addressing concerns, and providing timely and accurate quality information and documentation.
• Apply a strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing) to interpret drawings and specifications and ensure products meet dimensional and geometric requirements.
• Organize and prioritize workloads, delegate tasks effectively, and manage time to meet project deadlines and production schedules.
• Contribute to the development, programming, and optimization of measurement and inspection processes, including calypso and related inspection programs, to improve accuracy and efficiency.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3+ years managing product quality within a certified Quality Management System such as ISO 9001, TS, or AS9100.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification (required); Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.
• Strong experience with root cause analysis, corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), DMAIC, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with quality systems, including audits, FMEA, Control Plans, and statistical analysis tools.
• Proven experience supervising, coaching, training, and leading quality inspectors and QA staff.
• Strong troubleshooting skills related to design, manufacturing, assembly, materials, and process quality issues.
• Proficiency in the use of quality measurement and test equipment such as micrometers, gauges, voltmeters, and related tools.
• Advanced Excel skills, including reporting, data analysis, and the ability to interpret and present quality metrics.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills for preparing clear, concise quality reports and documentation.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams with engineering, production, purchasing, sales, and other stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing), mechanical aptitude, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Demonstrated leadership, organization, delegation, and time-management skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Automotive industry experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting large OEM customers and meeting their specific quality and documentation requirements.
• Familiarity with calypso or similar measurement programming and inspection software.
• Experience with internal and external audit processes within ISO 9001, TS, or AS9100 environments.
• Comfort working with technical drawings, specifications, and detailed quality documentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while maintaining high quality standards.

Work Environment

This role operates within a manufacturing and engineering environment governed by certified Quality Management Systems such as ISO 9001, TS, or AS9100. The Quality Technician works in close collaboration with engineering, production, purchasing, and sales teams and frequently interacts with large OEM customers. Work is performed in a combination of office and production floor settings, requiring regular movement between desks, meeting areas, and manufacturing lines. The position involves routine use of precision measurement and test equipment, including micrometers, gauges, voltmeters, hand tools, shadowgraph systems, and computer-based inspection and data analysis tools. The environment emphasizes strict adherence to safety, quality, and documentation procedures, and requires strong attention to detail, comfort with technical data, and a commitment to data-driven decision-making.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Merritt Island, FL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $31.25 - $33.65/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

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 Merritt Island,FL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 7, 2026.

About Actalent

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