Job Title: Quality Assurance Specialist ****MUST HAVE KEYENCE EXPERIENCE**** Job Description Under limited supervision, the Quality Assurance Specialist performs product inspection and audits of quality assurance programs. The role involves sampling and testing incoming components, raw materials, packaging lines, and manufacturing processes to ensure conformance to requirements and specifications. The specialist identifies materials and processes as Conforming or Nonconforming, writes reports of findings for review, and enters required data into the system. Tasks and assignments may be complex and non-routine. Responsibilities + Analyze and interpret drawings, data, manuals, and other materials to determine specifications, inspection and testing procedures, adjustment methods, and measuring instruments required. + Inspect, test, or measure materials, products, installations, or work for conformance to specifications, including mechanical, electrical, and chemical inspections. + Notify supervisors and personnel of production problems and assist in identifying and correcting these issues. + Discuss inspection results with responsible parties and recommend necessary corrective actions. + Record inspection or test data, such as weights, temperatures, grades, moisture content, and quantities inspected. + Mark items with details such as grade or acceptance-rejection status. + Measure dimensions of products to verify conformance to specifications using instruments like rulers, calipers, gauges, or micrometers. + Experience programming and using Keyence optical and contact sensor metrology systems is required. + Experience using a manual Coordinate Measuring Machine is a plus. + Compare colors, shapes, textures, or grades of products with color charts, templates, or samples to verify conformance to standards. + Write test or inspection reports describing results, recommendations, or needed repairs. + Prepare first article reports and enter required data into computer systems. + Document inspection findings and complete rejection reports. + Ensure raw materials, in-process, and finished products meet company standards. + Apply approval or rejection labels to bulk raw materials once analytical data is evaluated. + Assess draft and final label copy utilizing knowledge of labeling regulations. + Minimize downtime by reducing production rework and recalls. + Follow established procedures for discarding or rejecting products, materials, or equipment not meeting specifications. Essential Skills + Experience programming and using Keyence optical and contact sensor metrology systems. + Basic knowledge of AS9100 standards. + Competence and familiarity with CRM software. + Basic knowledge of metrology and associated requirements. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Technical Certificate in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience. + Experience using a manual Coordinate Measuring Machine is a plus. Work Environment This position is located in Hunt Valley, MD, where the team is responsible for building Fuel Cells & Hydrogen Generation equipment. The facilities are focused on splitting water to extract hydrogen for government customers, steel manufacturing, power plants, space, and underwater vehicles. The work environment involves using advanced technologies and requires adherence to established safety and operational procedures. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $36.00 - $47.00/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 Hunt Valley,MD. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Aug 22, 2025. 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 (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.