Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Title: Supplier Quality EngineerJob Description

We are seeking an experienced Supplier Quality Engineer with a minimum of 8 years in a regulated industry such as Aerospace, Medical, or Automotive. This role requires a Bachelor"s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Mechatronic Engineering, or equivalent, and prior experience in a supplier quality position. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency with GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical point of contact for assigned parts and assemblies, addressing emergent supplier quality challenges and mitigating risks.
• Own production components and assemblies from start to finish, enhancing manufacturing methods and identifying new suppliers.
• Conduct DFM reviews to ensure parts manufacturability before sourcing.
• Collaborate with procurement to evaluate suppliers for quality capability and takt time alignment.
• Author and communicate specifications that translate quality and manufacturing requirements to the supply base.
• Scope advanced depaneling, optical inspection, and X-ray inspection technologies to improve rate, quality, or efficiency.
• Drive root cause resolution for part issues and implement changes at suppliers or internally, pursuing re-sourcing when necessary.
• Create and manage Nonconformance tickets; coordinate rework, repair, or use-as-is dispositions with engineering.
• Lead containment activities on assigned parts by defining scope, aligning cross-functional stakeholders, and driving to resolution.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in supplier quality and quality engineering.
• Experience with audits and AS9100 standards.
• Understanding of PCB and PCBA electronics-specific processes including fabrication, assembly, and standards.
• Fluency with IPC standards such as IPC-A-600, IPC-A-610, IPC-7711/21, IPC-6012.
• Knowledge of first article and qualification processes for PCBs and PCBAs, including UL certification and material traceability.
• Experience with test methods for electronics and failure analysis techniques.
• Understanding of cleanliness and contamination control requirements.
• Familiarity with component qualification and counterfeit parts mitigation.
• Knowledge of ESD controls, handling requirements, and MSL compliance.
• Experience with electronics-specific quality systems and NADCAP Electronics accreditation.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with GD&T and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Bachelor"s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, Mechatronic Engineering, or equivalent.

Work Environment

This position involves working with advanced inspection technologies and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The work environment values a proactive approach to quality assurance and continuous improvement in manufacturing processes.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Long Beach, CA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $150000.00/yr.

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Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Long Beach,CA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 10, 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 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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