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Job Title: Quality Assurance EngineerJob Description

We are seeking a skilled Quality Assurance Engineer to enhance our design and manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will work closely with Welders and Weld Engineers to establish proper welding techniques and qualifications, utilizing AWS and associated welding procedures. You will play a critical role in improving products, reducing costs, and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Responsibilities

+ Identify and recommend design or manufacturing changes and enhancements.

+ Collaborate with Welders and Weld Engineers to establish proper welding techniques and qualifications.

+ Utilize AWS and other associated welding procedures, with experience in Tech Pub 278 preferred.

+ Determine technical objectives for quality assurance and approaches to project completion.

+ Create or recommend design, dimensional, or manufacturing process changes to improve products and reduce costs.

+ Devise and implement methods and procedures for inspecting, testing, and evaluating product precision and equipment accuracy.

+ Participate in functional testing and/or inspection of equipment and systems.

+ Audit quality systems for deficiency identification and correction per AS9100.

+ Implement solutions to complex problems both internally and at vendor facilities.

+ Prepare statistical analysis reports, specifications, and other technical documents.

+ Interpret and adapt quality standards and government regulations.

+ Act as the company contact with suppliers, customers, and regulatory personnel to resolve quality issues.

+ Deliver technical presentations.

+ Provide project direction to other staff members.

+ Ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, and applicable obligations.

+ Work safely in accordance with established operating procedures and practices.

Essential Skills

+ 5 years of experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 11 years with an Associate's degree.

+ Prior industry experience from Shipbuilding/shipyards.

+ Thorough understanding of welding procedures, qualifications, and technical requirements.

+ Strong knowledge of inspection methods, computer operations, and applications.

+ AWS and other Welding Procedures experience.

+ Experience with quality systems, specifically AS9100.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Analytical ability to develop creative solutions to complex quality issues.

+ Ability to accurately prepare statistical reports and technical documents.

+ Strong leadership skills to direct staff and maintain project costs and schedules.

+ Ability to deliver effective technical presentations.

+ Willingness to work extended hours as required.

Work Environment

This position is onsite at the Tupelo, MS location, working cross-functionally with the welding team to establish proper welding techniques and qualifications. The role requires adherence to safety standards and may involve extended hours.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Huntsville, Alabama.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Shannon, MS.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $67.00/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 Shannon,MS.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 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.