Quality Engineering Technician
2 days ago
La Cañada Flintridge
Job DescriptionJob Title: Quality Engineering TechnicianJob Description The Quality Engineering Technician will play a pivotal role in supporting the Quality team across various departments within a small company environment. The technician will be responsible for quality documentation, including Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and updated reports, as well as maintaining quality customer files to support quality engineers. Additionally, the role involves inspecting electronic assemblies to identify defects that do not meet IPC standards, managing requirements and paperwork for materials received from suppliers, and supporting storage of materials, ideally familiar with Space or NASA requirements. Responsibilities • Review materials, parts procurement, and processes for compliance with PA/QA and technical standards., • Generate product and quality assurance documentation in collaboration with project managers, engineers, and team members., • Maintain quality control data and records collected during PA/QA activities., • Manage Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs), Requests for Deviation (RFDs), and Requests for Waiver (RFWs), performing any needed root cause or corrective actions., • Define, witness, and verify QA project requirements., • Interface with customer Product Assurance (PA) and QA representatives., • Perform inspections and witness manufacturing, assembly, integration, and testing activities; provide feedback as needed.Essential Skills, • IPC J-STD-001 Certifications or direct experience with quality standards for electronics., • Ability to identify defects in electronics, electronic assembly, soldered parts, PC Boards, cables, wires, harnesses., • 5+ years of experience in Quality, including NCR's, quality requirements, quality documentation and reports, Inspection, root cause analysis, corrective actions., • Experience with electronics and components within electronic assembly, preferably for Space flight., • Direct experience or Certifications with IPC standards, such as IPC J-STD-001, IPC/WHMA-A-620, NASA-STD-8739.6, IPC-7711 / 7722.Additional Skills & Qualifications, • IPC/WHMA-A-620 preferred., • NASA-STD-8739.6 preferred., • IPC-7711 / 7722 preferred. 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 Pasadena,CA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Mar 18, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. The company 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 for other accommodation options.