Quality Technician
Company: Actalent
Location: Lincolnshire
Posted on: February 18, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Quality Technician Job
Description This position performs quality inspection and quality
acceptance of incoming components, in-progress product assembly,
and final product inspection. The role is crucial for ensuring the
manufacturing quality of our products. The ideal candidates will
have a strong mechanical acumen, with sound logical reasoning and
analytical skills. Responsibilities Comply with applicable FDA
regulations and ISO requirements. Adhere to company Quality
Management System (QMS). Perform and document incoming,
in-progress, and final product acceptance testing. Create
inspection documents and maintain the incoming inspection room.
Verify that documents required of suppliers, such as certificates
of conformance and first article inspection results, are provided
for incoming goods. Use standard measuring instruments, gauges, and
controlled components to verify functional fit and dimensional
checks. Test incoming goods, such as electronic devices and PCBs.
Develop and maintain incoming inspection files and records.
Document in-house inspection results. Update and maintain
manufacturing product files upon final inspection and acceptance of
products. Log defects in the QA defect management reporting system
and assist in analysis. Create detailed Quality Reports as
required, initiate non-conformance reports, and work with
Engineering and Manufacturing to resolve problems. Review the
disposition of parts, sub-assemblies, and products, and release
finished goods into inventory. Participate in root cause analysis
and support corrective and preventive actions. Work with Supply
Chain in returning nonconforming goods to suppliers. Maintain
calibration program, including reviews and approvals of calibration
reports. Analyze problems and recommend changes. Support FDA
inspections, and external and internal ISO audits. Essential Skills
Inspection, Calipers, Blueprint, Micrometer, documentation, ISO,
cGMP, Quality measurement, medical device Documentation, Quality
control, Reporting, Quality assurance, FDA compliance Additional
Skills & Qualifications Identification of patterns and trends in
unplanned events and non-conformances. Meticulous documentation and
recordkeeping habits. Calibration system maintenance. Intermediate
Computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite (including PowerPoint,
Office, Outlook, Visio, Word, Excel). Functional understanding of
the ISO International Standard. Practical knowledge of the FDA Code
of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 21, Part 820. QMS requirements,
including nonconformance reporting (NCR), corrective and preventive
action (CAPA). Incoming, in-process, and outgoing inspection
techniques. Use of gauges and standard measuring instruments.
Familiarity with current good manufacturing practices (cGMP).
Understanding of common manufacturing processes. Knowledge of first
article inspection (FAI) and certificates of conformance (CofC).
Support of FDA inspections, and external and internal ISO audits.
Associate degree preferred. 1-2 years in a quality assurance role
in a regulated industry—medical device manufacturing preferred.
Work Environment This role operates in a mid-sized manufacturing
environment, requiring onsite work from Monday to Friday between
7:30 AM and 4:00 PM. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire
position based out of Lincolnshire, IL. Pay and Benefits The pay
range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/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 Lincolnshire,IL. Application Deadline This
position is anticipated to close on Feb 24, 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 actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other
accommodation options.
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