• Quality Engineering Technician

    Actalent (Pasadena, CA)


    Immediate Quality Engineering Technician Opportunity!

     

    For immediate consideration, please apply directly to this job posting AND email me at biacosta @actalentservices.com with the following:

     

    1) Word copy of resume

     

    2) 2-3 professional references

     

    3) 4-5 brief bullet points highlighting technical qualifications

    Job Description

    The Quality Assurance Technician will play a vital role in supporting the Quality team across various departments within a small company environment. This position requires handling quality documentation such as Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), updating reports, and maintaining quality customer files in support of quality engineers. The technician will inspect electronic assemblies to identify defects that do not meet IPC standards within a lab setting. Additionally, they will manage requirements and paperwork for materials received from suppliers. Familiarity with Space or NASA requirements is beneficial, as the role includes supporting the storage of materials.

    Responsibilities

    + Review materials, parts procurement, and processes for compliance with PA/QA and technical standards.

    + Generate product and quality assurance documentation in collaboration with project managers, engineers, and team members.

    + Maintain quality control data and records collected during PA/QA activities.

    + Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Requests for Deviation (RFDs), and Requests for Waiver (RFWs), and perform any needed root cause or corrective actions.

    + Define, witness, and verify QA project requirements.

    + Interface with customer Product Assurance (PA) and QA representatives.

    + Perform inspections and witness manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing activities; provide feedback as needed.

    Essential Skills

    + IPC J-STD-001 Certifications or direct experience with quality standards for electronics.

    + Identifying defects in electronics, electronic assembly, soldered parts, PC Boards, cables, wires, harnesses.

    + Quality engineering, quality documentation, quality requirements knowledge for space, aerospace, defense programs or projects.

    + Experience in root cause analysis and corrective actions.

    + 5+ years of experience in quality assurance, including NCRs, quality requirements, quality documentation and reports, and inspection.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Experience with electronics components within electronic assembly (PC Boards, soldered parts, cables, wires, harnesses) - preferably for space flight.

    + Direct experience or certifications with IPC standards (IPC J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.6, IPC-7711 / 7722).

    + Preferred certifications: IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.6, IPC-7711 / 7722.

    + Experience in space or defense or other regulated environments is preferred.

    Work Environment

    50% of the time will be spent in a lab environment. The company is experiencing an exciting growth transition, providing opportunities for career advancement. The technician will have hands-on quality experiences with both software and hardware and will be able to support other departments as needed, including Technicians, Manufacturing, Test, Administrative, and Engineering. The products are used in multiple programs, including defense and space initiatives such as Artemis and Gateway.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $39.00/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 Pasadena,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on May 22, 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 [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.