Quality Engineer

Quality Engineer – Actalent

Actalent is seeking a Quality Engineer to lead quality operations projects, planning, executing, and managing corrective and preventive actions (CCRs). The role involves working with quality operations management on improvement projects, writing technical assessments to summarize quality‑related gaps, and identifying corrective actions. The engineer collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams, including product design, product management, and production, to identify and mitigate risks.

Additionally, this position assists with leading and facilitating process improvement and product teams and prepares and submits technical documentation through change control and CAPA systems.

• Lead quality operations projects and manage corrective and preventive actions (CCRs).
• Collaborate with quality operations management on improvement projects as part of remediation efforts.
• Write technical assessments summarizing quality‑related gaps and corrective actions.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams to identify and mitigate risks.
• Assist in leading and facilitating process improvement and product teams.
• Prepare and submit technical documentation through change control and CAPA systems.

• Proficiency in quality engineering and quality assurance.
• Experience with root cause analysis and audits.
• Familiarity with medical devices and ISO standards.
• Experience with non‑conformances, investigations, and CAPAs.
• Knowledge of FDA regulations and risk mitigation strategies.
• Proficiency in NCMR, product discrepancies, and change control.
• Strong technical writing skills.

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 or more years of experience in a relevant field.

The work environment is on‑site in a manufacturing setting where innovative medical products and services are developed, manufactured, and marketed to the healthcare industry. This 12‑month contract position requires good project management skills and involves reviewing drawings and procedures.

Contract position based out of Irvine, CA.

Pay range: $40.00 – $55.00 per hour.

Benefits (subject to eligibility and elections):

• 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)
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, vacation, or sick leave)

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and science 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.

Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500 with a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe.

Actalent 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 actalentaccom

The position is anticipated to close on Jan 13, 2026.