Quality Assurance Engineer

Actalent; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401K

Referral Program

Employee Stock Options

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer in Chanhassen, MN to develop, implement, and maintain robust QA processes across incoming materials, in-process manufacturing, and finished products. You will ensure regulatory compliance and drive continuous improvement in product reliability and process performance.

The role emphasizes supplier quality, leading audits, resolving nonconformances, and enhancing inspection and testing methods.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in quality assurance or quality engineering in manufacturing environments.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining quality systems within manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of quality management principles, root cause analysis, CAPA, and documentation requirements.
• Proven experience in supplier quality and working with suppliers to address quality gaps.
• Experience leading audits (customer, internal, supplier, regulatory) and managing nonconformances.
• Ability to develop and refine inspection and testing procedures for product and process quality.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and quality excellence.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain QA processes, inspection standards, and quality procedures for incoming materials, in-process manufacturing, and finished products.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal quality management systems.
• Lead customer, internal, supplier, and regulatory audits; prepare supporting documentation and quality records; follow up on actions.
• Establish and improve inspection, testing, and evaluation methods to ensure product reliability and process consistency.
• Analyze manufacturing data, quality metrics, nonconformance reports, and inspection results to identify trends and drive root cause investigations.
• Lead and support CAPA activities to address quality issues and prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with customers, suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing teams to resolve quality concerns.
• Provide technical guidance to production and inspection personnel on quality standards.
• Mentor and develop junior quality team members; promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Drive improvements to quality systems, documentation, and supplier-focused processes.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Supplier Quality

Audits

CAPA

Root Cause Analysis

Regulatory Compliance

Inspection Methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering

Tools

PPAP

Job description

Job Description

The Quality Assurance Engineer plays a critical role in developing, implementing, and maintaining robust quality assurance processes across incoming materials, in-process manufacturing, and finished products. This position ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal quality management systems while driving continuous improvement in product reliability, process consistency, and overall operational performance. The role requires strong supplier quality expertise and a hands‑on approach to leading audits, resolving nonconformances, and enhancing inspection and testing methods.

Job Title: Quality Assurance Engineer

Job Description

The Quality Assurance Engineer plays a critical role in developing, implementing, and maintaining robust quality assurance processes across incoming materials, in-process manufacturing, and finished products. This position ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal quality management systems while driving continuous improvement in product reliability, process consistency, and overall operational performance. The role requires strong supplier quality expertise and a hands‑on approach to leading audits, resolving nonconformances, and enhancing inspection and testing methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes, inspection standards, and quality procedures for incoming materials, in-process manufacturing, and finished products.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements, industry standards, and internal quality management systems throughout manufacturing operations.
• Lead customer, internal, supplier, and regulatory audits, including preparing supporting documentation, quality records, and follow‑up actions.
• Establish, refine, and improve inspection, testing, and evaluation methods to ensure product reliability, process consistency, and adherence to performance requirements.
• Analyze manufacturing data, quality metrics, nonconformance reports, and inspection results to identify trends and drive root cause investigations.
• Lead and support corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities to address quality issues, eliminate root causes, and prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate closely with customers, suppliers, engineering, and manufacturing teams to resolve quality concerns and improve overall performance.
• Provide technical guidance and quality expertise to production and inspection personnel to ensure consistent application of quality standards.
• Mentor and support less‑experienced quality team members while promoting a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Drive improvements to quality systems, inspection methods, documentation practices, and operational processes, with a particular focus on supplier quality.
• Support the development and maintenance of quality documentation, including procedures, work instructions, and records required for compliance.
• Contribute to organizational development by championing quality excellence and reinforcing best practices across the operation.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Quality Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 6+ years of progressive experience in quality assurance, quality engineering, or compliance-focused manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and maintaining quality systems within manufacturing operations.
• Strong knowledge of quality management principles, root cause analysis methodologies, CAPA processes, and quality documentation requirements.
• Proven experience in supplier quality, including working closely with suppliers to address quality gaps and improve performance.
• Experience leading customer, internal, supplier, and regulatory audits and managing nonconformances.
• Ability to develop, implement, and refine effective inspection and testing procedures to ensure product and process quality.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and risk‑assessment skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across functional teams and in customer‑facing environments.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, regulated manufacturing setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement, quality excellence, and organizational development.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with supplier-side quality engineering and related processes such as PPAP (Production Part Approval Process).
• Experience in inspection methods and evaluation techniques for manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with applicable regulatory requirements and relevant industry standards.
• Ability to mentor and develop less‑experienced team members in quality practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ownership mindset and willingness to drive quality initiatives that enhance overall operational performance.
• Participation in an employee-focused ownership environment such as an ESOP is available as a benefit.

Work Environment

This role is based 100% onsite in a regulated manufacturing environment with no hybrid flexibility. The position involves close collaboration with production, engineering, inspection, and supplier teams, as well as direct involvement in audits and on-the-floor quality activities. The work setting emphasizes safety, adherence to established procedures, and consistent application of quality standards. Employees benefit from a culture that values continuous improvement, quality excellence, and shared success, including participation in an ESOP program.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chanhassen, MN.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $95000.00 - $120000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

• PTO
• 401K
• Referral Program
• Employee Stock Options

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Chanhassen, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Chanhassen,MN.

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 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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.

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