Quality Assurance Engineer

Actalent; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Eau Claire, WI is seeking a Quality Assurance Engineer to support quality and compliance initiatives in a GMP manufacturing environment. You will investigate deviations, lead root cause analyses, and partner with production teams to maintain quality standards.

This role emphasizes problem-solving, cross-functional collaboration, and strong documentation practices to ensure safe, high-quality products and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of quality experience within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience investigating deviations and performing root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of quality systems, GMP regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both on the manufacturing floor and in an office environment

Responsibilities

• Investigate production deviations and ensure issues are resolved prior to product release.
• Lead root cause investigations using methodologies such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and Gemba Walks.
• Manage multiple deviation investigations and customer complaint cases simultaneously.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to maintain quality standards and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct GMP audits, inspections, and production floor walkthroughs to identify potential risks.
• Review batch records and resolve documentation discrepancies.
• Prepare detailed investigation reports and maintain documentation within quality management systems.
• Update and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify corrective actions and implement process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SOP, FDA, and company quality requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and compliance.
• Provide coaching and guidance to production personnel regarding quality expectations and best practices.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Quality systems

Documentation

Problem solving

GMP regulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field

Job description

About The Role

We are seeking a motivated Quality Assurance Engineer to support quality and compliance initiatives within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the production of safe, high-quality products by investigating quality issues, leading root cause analyses, supporting production teams, and driving continuous improvement efforts.

The ideal candidate has experience working in a GMP-regulated environment and enjoys problem-solving, collaborating with operations teams, and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Investigate production deviations and ensure issues are resolved prior to product release.
• Lead root cause investigations using methodologies such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and Gemba Walks.
• Manage multiple deviation investigations and customer complaint cases simultaneously.
• Partner with manufacturing teams to maintain quality standards and regulatory compliance.
• Conduct GMP audits, inspections, and production floor walkthroughs to identify potential risks.
• Review batch records and resolve documentation discrepancies.
• Prepare detailed investigation reports and maintain documentation within quality management systems.
• Update and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and quality documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify corrective actions and implement process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SOP, FDA, and company quality requirements.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and compliance.
• Provide coaching and guidance to production personnel regarding quality expectations and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 1 year of quality experience within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience investigating deviations and performing root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of quality systems, GMP regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both on the manufacturing floor and in an office environment

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eau Claire, WI.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.21 - $35.58/hr.

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.

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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eau Claire, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Eau Claire,WI.

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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.