Quality Engineer

Description We are seeking a hands-on, proactive Supplier Quality Engineer or Assurance Specialist with experience to drive supplier quality improvements across our PCBA, electromechanical, and enclosure suppliers. This role is not only about identifying defects, but also about preventing them by working closely with suppliers and our internal teams to improve processes, clarify requirements, refine documentation, and develop better tools or fixtures when needed. The ideal candidate will actively look for opportunities to elevate supplier performance, even when the improvements must originate on our side. This includes recommending clearer work instructions, enhanced test methods, improved acceptance criteria, or better design-for-manufacture practices. The successful candidate will be comfortable being on-site at suppliers, diagnosing issues firsthand, and partnering with both supplier engineers and our own internal teams to ensure consistent, high-quality deliveries that meet AS9100D standards. Frequent travel is required to enable strong supplier relationships, real-time feedback, and early detection of quality risks.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary supplier-facing Quality representative for PCBA, electromechanical enclosure, and cable/harness manufacturing.
• Perform hands-on inspection, troubleshooting, and functional checks on incoming PCBAs, assemblies, and ESS-tested hardware.
• Use advanced electrical technician skills to diagnose failures, identify workmanship issues, and validate supplier repairs.
• Conduct on-site supplier audits, process reviews, root-cause investigations, and corrective-action follow-up.
• Evaluate supplier SMT, assembly, and inspection processes; recommend improvements to reduce defects and improve yield.
• Ensure supplier compliance with IPC‑610, IPC-620, IPC‑J‑STD‑001, and related industry workmanship standards.
• Support supplier bring-up activities including first article inspections, prototype validation, and early ESS monitoring.
• Assist Engineering with manufacturability feedback, component failure analysis, and electrical troubleshooting insights.
• Review supplier documentation packages including FAI, test results, inspection data, and AS9100D-required records.
• Maintain supplier scorecards, quality metrics, and trending; provide reports and recommendations to leadership.
• Drive continuous improvement across suppliers using better instructions, clearer acceptance criteria, and improved test or assembly fixtures.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

REQUIRED SKILLS

8+ years of experience

• Experience with PCBA manufacturing processes including SMT, soldering, rework, inspection, and in-circuit verification.
• Familiarity with bring-up testing, ESS screening, and functional hardware test processes.
• Experience conducting supplier audits, nonconformance reviews, and structured root-cause analysis (5-Whys, Ishikawa, etc.).
• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify quality risks and propose actionable improvements.
• Strong understanding of ISO9001:2015, AS9100D requirements and aerospace-quality documentation.
• Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, test procedures, and mechanical drawings.
• Strong communication skills and confidence interacting directly with suppliers.
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience as an Electrical Technician with proven troubleshooting skills on PCBAs and electromechanical assemblies.
• Hands-on ability to diagnose component failures, shorts, opens, solder defects, ESD issues, and intermittent faults.
• Deep knowledge of IPC‑610, IPC-620, IPC‑J‑STD‑001, and related certifications.
• Experience with MIL-STD-461, MIL-STD-704 and

MIL-STD-810

qualification testing.

• Experience with functional testing, ICT, flying probe, or electrical test fixture development.
• Knowledge of ESS, HALT/HASS, and other environmental test methods.
• Experience supporting manufacturing process improvements, fixture design feedback, or operational tooling enhancements.
• Familiarity with statistical quality methods to determine supplier quality stability.
• Experience in aerospace or defense production environments.
• ERP/MRP system experience for quality tracking and supplier management.

Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Melbourne, FL. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $57.69/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 Melbourne,FL.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 7, 2026. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I is embedded into our culture through: Hiring diverse talent Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes Ensuring growth opportunities for our people Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we've helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000+ extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day. Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.