Senior Quality Engineer

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Quality Engineer Job Description As a Quality Engineer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and safety of products across the entire product lifecycle. This position demands strong analytical capability, technical depth in electronics and mechanical systems, disciplined problem-solving, and the ability to influence teams without authority. You will drive robust quality planning, verification and validation rigor, risk mitigation, and continual improvement initiatives. You will ensure that products meet customer expectations, comply with regulatory and industry standards, and deliver world-class performance in the field. Responsibilities Lead development, review, and execution of product lifecycle quality plans from concept through launch. Own and drive Design for Quality (DfQ), DFMEA, design control deliverables, ensuring traceability from requirements to verification/validation. Champion risk management throughout the lifecycle by owning control plans and maintaining risk files. Define acceptance criteria, test strategies, measurement system analyses (MSA/GR&R), and Critical-to-Quality (CtQ) parameters. Partner with Design Engineering, Product Management, and Operations on design specifications, manufacturability, reliability, and risk. Plan and execute APQP (or equivalent) including PFMEA, control plans, PPAP, and process capability analysis. Validate production test systems, calibration methods, and in-process inspection strategies. Ensure smooth transition from development to production through cross-functional reviews and readiness gates. Track and own launch quality metrics (DPPM, escapes, warranty early life failures). Monitor product health (returns, complaints, yields, warranty, reliability, etc.) and own problem-solving to drive continual improvement. Identify, measure, monitor, and improve product rework and scrap that contributes to Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ). Lead root-cause investigations using 8D, 5-Whys, Ishikawa, and statistical methods. Lead stop ship, containment, investigations, communications, and other quality-related activities. Optimize in-process and end-of-line inspection and testing strategies to reduce variation. Support change control evaluations to ensure continued product quality. Collaborate with Service and Customer Support on customer issues, containment, and corrective actions. Lead cross-functional quality reviews and drive consensus on quality-critical decisions. Communicate risks, issues, and performance trends to leadership with clarity and data-driven insights. Serve as lead auditor for

ISO 9001

2015 in planning, executing, and reporting internal audits while supporting external audits. Ensure quality procedures, work instructions, and records meet QMS requirements. Support supplier and customer audits, including verification of effectiveness of closure on nonconformities. Promote a culture of quality, data integrity, and continual improvement. Essential Skills Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Manufacturing, Systems, or related engineering discipline. 8-10+ years of Quality Engineering experience across hardware, electromechanical, or embedded system products. Strong knowledge of V&V methodologies, statistical tools, and quality engineering principles. Experience with DFMEA, PFMEA, MSA, GR&R, control plans, and structured problem solving. Internal auditor or lead auditor certification preferred. Hands-on experience with failure analysis and reliability concepts. Proficiency with data analysis tools (Minitab, Power BI, or similar). Experience in Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma (Green Belt or higher). ASQ Certified Quality Engineer or equivalent. Knowledge of

ISO 9001/ISO/IEC

standards. Additional Skills & Qualifications Experience with PCBA processes, electronics manufacturing, or test system development. Familiarity with PLM, ERP, MES, or digital quality systems. Familiarity with Reliability Engineering concepts and methods (Weibull analysis, FRACAS). Ability to influence without authority and deliver results in a fast-paced environment. High sense of ownership, urgency, and continuous improvement mindset. Work Environment Work primarily in the office located in Everett, WA, with a hybrid schedule of 3 days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) and 2 days remote (Monday, Friday). The role requires 40 hours per week with some overtime. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Everett, WA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $75.00/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 Everett,WA.

Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Jun 24, 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 process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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