Job Information
Actalent Quality Engineer in Post Falls, Idaho
Job Title: Quality Engineer
Job Description
As a Quality Engineer, you will oversee and continuously improve quality systems to ensure 100% customer satisfaction. You will conduct thorough inspections and tests across manufacturing operations, including products, components, and processes, ensuring compliance with established standards. You will equip internal teams and suppliers with quality methodologies, tools, and data to drive consistent, defect-free output.
Responsibilities
Investigate reported quality issues and implement targeted improvements to resolve them effectively.
Lead Return Material Authorization (RMA) analysis and manage both internal and external Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs).
Perform statistical evaluations of production data and compile actionable reports for senior leadership based on documented quality metrics.
Maintain and enhance compliance with Quality Management (QMS), Environmental (EMS), TL9000 Telecom Quality, and Occupational Health & Safety (OSHA) systems, including process audits, documentation, and continuous improvement efforts.
Act as the central manufacturing liaison for root cause analysis and long-term corrective/preventive action planning.
Collaborate closely with the Supply Chain to qualify and develop high-performance suppliers for both commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and customized components.
Execute inspections on incoming materials, in-process assemblies, and final products to verify adherence to all quality specifications.
Essential Skills
B.S. engineering degree is required.
Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing certifications.
Proficiency in DFx, FMEA, and other quality tools.
Certified Quality Engineer (CQE), Certified Quality Manager (CQM), Certified Reliability Engineer (CRE).
Proficiency in SAP and OSHA standards.
Ability to read component and assembly drawings.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Project Management experience.
Work Environment
The work environment requires frequent standing, using hands to handle or feel objects, tools, keyboards, or controls, reaching with hands and arms, and talking or hearing. Occasionally, you may be required to walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. You must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The role involves prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Post Falls, ID.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $77000.00 - $83000.00/yr.
• A competitive benefit package • Growth and advancement opportunities • Paid Time Off • 10 company paid holidays • Tuition Reimbursement • A generous 401(k) employer contribution
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Post Falls,ID.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 4, 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.