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Job Title: Quality TechnicianJob Description

As a Quality Technician, you will be responsible for ensuring product quality throughout the design and assembly operations. You will provide leadership in failure analysis and corrective actions to prevent defects in manufacturing and assembly operations. You will serve as a quality representative, offering input on the manufacturability and serviceability of designs using failure and defect reports.

Responsibilities

+ Perform failure and defect analysis in collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing to determine appropriate corrective actions for quality issues.

+ Conduct in-process audits to identify production problems before products are submitted for final inspection.

+ Conduct quality planning for incoming materials, manufactured components, assemblies, and finished products.

+ Assist in establishing effective inspection sampling plans and quality audits to ensure cost-effective compliance with customer expectations and specifications.

Essential Skills

+ Proficiency in root cause analysis.

+ Experience in conducting quality checks and inspections.

+ Familiarity with quality engineering principles.

+ Knowledge of PPAP (Production Part Approval Process).

+ Minimum of 2 years of experience in a Quality Technician role.

+ Minimum of 2 years of experience in quality audits and quality checks.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ AAS Degree in Engineering or General Studies.

+ Experience with SCAR (Supplier Corrective Action Request).

+ Familiarity with CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action).

+ Understanding of CpK (Process Capability Index).

+ Experience with control plans and non-conformance handling.

+ Proficiency in conducting audits and quality inspections.

Work Environment

This position is located in a clean facility and offers a good mix of on-the-floor engagement and desk work. The role offers opportunities for advancement within a growing company.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $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 fully onsite position in Minneapolis,MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.

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.