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Actalent Supplier Quality Engineer in Rochester, Minnesota
Job Title: Supplier Quality EngineerJob Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Supplier Quality Engineer to perform quality control functions at suppliers' facilities and ensure compliance with contractual quality requirements. This role requires a strong ability to provide technical assistance, conduct quality audits, and initiate corrective actions to maintain the highest standards of quality and reliability.
Responsibilities
Perform Quality Control functions at supplier's facilities, including source inspection and testing of products as specified by contracts and associated documentation.
Develop and control test and inspection instructions to ensure compliance with quality requirements.
Provide technical assistance to Incoming Inspection, suppliers, and other departments to prevent fabrication, test, and inspection issues.
Assist in the preparation of workmanship standards and initiate product design changes to enhance quality and manufacturing processes.
Conduct quality audits to determine the effectiveness of the Quality Program and report results with conclusions and suggested actions.
Prepare and initiate Corrective Action Requests for non-compliances and ensure their satisfactory closure.
Perform failure analyses on returned products and initiate corrective actions to prevent future issues.
Oversee sample, special, and qualification tests, and assist in failure analysis during product returns and environmental failures.
Prepare reports on procured product quality and respond to customer inquiries regarding Quality Assurance.
Apply quality management system methodologies and participate in New Product Introduction stages.
Disposition suspect/nonconforming material and provide First Article Inspection work direction.
Train and guide lower-level Quality Assurance Engineers.
Essential Skills
Proficiency in First Pass Yield, AS9102, ISO 9001, Root Cause Analysis, PPAP, Audit, CAPA, PCB, and PCB assembly.
Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
Minimum of 1 year experience as a Quality Engineer with PCB experience.
Experience in root cause, corrective action, and CAPA processes.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work independently or in teams and support a 24/7 global business operation.
Experience in electronics manufacturing is preferred.
Familiarity with advanced technologies and applications; ASQ certification is a plus.
Ability to train and mentor new development employees.
4-year Engineering or Technical degree preferred or equivalent education and experience.
Work Environment
This position requires daily onsite presence with up to 10% local travel. The role supports a dynamic and growing company that values a good work-life balance.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Rochester, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $52.00/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 fully onsite position in Rochester,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 27, 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.