Job Title: QA Engineer
Overview:
This position is ideal for professionals who are passionate about quality, thrive in fast-paced environments, and enjoy being on the production floor solving real-time challenges. This is not a desk-only role-you'll be a visible and influential presence on the floor, helping drive compliance, coach teams, and ensure product integrity.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead investigations into production deviations and consumer complaints, ensuring timely and compliant resolution.
- Apply root cause analysis tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, Gemba Walks, and Kaizen methodologies.
- Draft and manage deviation reports, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
- Serve as a quality advocate on the floor, building relationships and coaching production staff.
- Conduct audits to proactively identify and mitigate risks.
- Collaborate with production, maintenance, and lab teams to support continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in a GMP-regulated environment (food, pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device).
- Strong scientific writing and documentation skills.
- Demonstrated experience leading deviation investigations and implementing corrective actions.
- Familiarity with SAP and continuous improvement tools.
- Ability to build strong working relationships and coach others effectively.
Work Environment
- 50% of time spent on the production floor.
- 50% in an office setting.
Compensation:
- Includes $4,800 annual shift premium, 8% target bonus, stock incentives, $1,500 sign-on bonus
Relocation:
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $32.21 - $35.58/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 Eau Claire,WI.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on May 30, 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.
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