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Job Title: Lead Quality EngineerJob Description

As a Lead Quality Engineer, you will be responsible for driving quality management with assigned suppliers, implementing quality plans, and conducting comprehensive product and process reviews. You will conduct supplier audits, ensure compliance, and develop improvement plans as needed, requiring a mastery of theoretical knowledge and a strong foundation in purchasing and sourcing concepts.

Responsibilities

+ Ensure Supplier Quality Assurance and Supplier Quality Development.

+ Conduct supplier qualifications, action plans, audits, performance monitoring, and assist suppliers towards achieving industrial standards of excellence.

+ Own compliance and conformance of all supply base requirements.

+ Collaborate with the sourcing organization to ensure engineering requirements and compliance with all flowdowns.

+ Develop new solutions under guidance or based on organizational precedents.

+ Coordinate with suppliers to drive root cause and corrective action investigations.

+ Specify needs, communicate project approaches, and present research outcomes.

+ Perform audits at the supply base.

+ Balance tactical execution with strategic initiatives for cost reduction.

+ Provide technical/commercial assistance to Commodity Buyers to enhance manufacturing process awareness.

+ Participate actively in supplier performance reviews.

+ Advise Functional Managers on projects and procedures within the field.

+ Contribute to projects as a team member or lead small projects.

+ Deliver results measured by key metrics such as supplier first-time yield, process capability, and corrective action closure.

+ Drive Six Sigma quality internally and with suppliers.

+ Provide leadership during major problem investigations and special projects.

Essential Skills

+ Expertise in Root Cause Analysis, Quality Engineering, and Quality Assurance.

+ Experience with APQP, ISHIKAWA, 8D, and AS 9100 standards.

+ Proficiency in First Article Inspection (FAI) and supplier quality management.

+ Strong understanding of aerospace, DOD, manufacturing, and mission assurance.

+ Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in Manufacturing or Quality Engineering.

+ Minimum of 3 years of experience in Supplier Quality Engineering.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Strong oral and written communication skills.

+ Excellent interpersonal and leadership abilities.

+ Ability to influence and lead small teams.

+ Capability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.

+ Effective problem identification and solution skills.

+ Proven analytical and organizational ability.

Work Environment

The work environment is a state-of-the-art manufacturing plant located on the water. It involves the production of advanced components for aircraft and airline customers. The flagship product is the Nacelle/Thrust Reverser, a large brake system for jet engines. The facility is large and well-maintained, providing an inspiring setting for innovative engineering work.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $56.00/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 Middle River,MD.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 1, 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.