• Quality Engineer

    Actalent (Indianapolis, IN)


    Job Title: Quality EngineerJob Description

     

    The Quality Engineer is responsible for coordinating and managing day-to-day activities related to product and document inspection. This role involves resolving customer inquiries by collaborating with internal QA divisions, external manufacturing inspection teams, and sales and marketing teams to enhance the reliability of existing product lines. The Quality Engineer will work on resolving quality and in-service performance issues while recommending and developing process improvements to ensure the highest quality assurance standards are met.

    Responsibilities

    + Identify current and potential non-conformance problems.

    + Conduct root cause analysis to determine corrective actions and validation procedures.

    + Collaborate with QA inspection teams, quality representatives, sales management, and customers to resolve product in-service issues and complaints.

    + Monitor and analyze processes, quality, and non-conformance data, and prepare documentation including technical reports and recommendations for improvements.

    + Develop and maintain detailed product knowledge and perform dimensional evaluations or initiate technical evaluation tests.

    + Lead or participate in quality engineering process improvement projects.

    + Respond to and attend customer, manufacturer, or supplier quality meetings as required.

    + Attend department or company-sponsored meetings or training sessions.

    + Travel globally as necessary for the job.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.

    + 3 - 5 years of experience in manufacturing and/or quality control with an aerospace manufacturing background .

    + Strong knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes and AS9100 Quality Management Systems.

    + Proficiency in blueprint reading, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing principles.

    + Experience with gauge reproducibility and repeatability, external auditing techniques, and 3D Model Based Definition (CATIA, Enovia DMU).

    + Ability to conduct root cause analysis related to aerospace.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Technical degree or equivalent experience in a quality engineering role.

    + Experience with quality documentation, including First Article Inspection Reports, PPAP, and Non-Conformance Corrective Action Plans.

    + Experience with supplier quality and customer-facing interactions.

    + Knowledge of APQP, quality assurance, and deviation management.

    + Nice to have aerospace experience.

    Work Environment

    This role is based onsite in a warehouse-type setting, with frequent interactions with customers. The position may require onsite visits to customer facilities located nearby, approximately 10 minutes away.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Indianapolis, IN.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $37.00 - $40.00/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 hybrid position in Indianapolis,IN.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Nov 19, 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.