Quality Engineering Technician

Job Title: Quality Engineering TechnicianJob DescriptionAs a Quality Engineering Technician, you will conduct in-process and final inspections to verify dimensions, workmanship, process compliance, and technical standards. You will utilize automated and precision inspection equipment, including Keyence and profilometers, to measure components and document results. Additionally, you will identify and document nonconformances, generate Quality Notifications (QNs), and support problem-solving, root cause analysis, and disposition activities. You will also perform job audits, operational certification surveillance, and over-inspects while maintaining knowledge of applicable customer, FAA, JAA, and technical requirements. Following established procedures and standard work, you will obtain and maintain required inspection certifications/stamps and provide technical support or training to other employees when qualified.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-process and final inspections to verify dimensions, workmanship, and process compliance.
• Utilize automated and precision inspection equipment, including Keyence and profilometers, for measurements.
• Document results and identify nonconformances, generating Quality Notifications (QNs).
• Support problem-solving, root cause analysis, and disposition activities.
• Perform job audits, operational certification surveillance, and over-inspects.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable customer, FAA, JAA, and technical requirements.
• Obtain and maintain required inspection certifications/stamps.
• Provide technical support or training to other employees when qualified.

Essential Skills

• Inspection and quality control in a manufacturing process.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, inspection procedures, and technical specifications.
• Experience with precision measuring tools and equipment such as Keyence and profilometers.
• Knowledge in engineering documentation and manufacturing processes.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience or 7+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
• Experience with SAP, Solumina, and proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with PPAP, APQP, and root cause failure analysis.

Work EnvironmentThe role is based in a manufacturing setting where you will work with advanced equipment and resources. The site is growing tremendously with significant investments, providing a career-based opportunity. Employees enjoy strong benefits, including paid holidays, vacation, and PTO, while working for a Fortune 500 company with a backlog and demand for current and evolving products. Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Asheville, NC. Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.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) Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract position based out of Asheville, NC. Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2026. Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Asheville,NC.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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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