Quality Assurance Engineer

Actalent; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

PTO accrual & paid holidays

Job summary

Actalent seeks a Quality Assurance Engineer in Eau Claire, WI, to support infant formula production in a regulated environment. You will investigate deviations, perform root cause analyses, and coach production teams to maintain GMP and SOP compliance.

The role involves audits, documentation updates, and cross-functional collaboration to drive continuous improvement on the manufacturing floor and in office settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field.
• 1+ years of quality experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience in food, pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device manufacturing preferred.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Experience investigating deviations and performing root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of quality systems, GMPs, and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working both on the manufacturing floor and in an office setting.

Responsibilities

• Investigate production deviations and ensure issues are resolved before product release.
• Lead root cause investigations using 5 Whys, Gemba Walks, and Fishbone diagrams.
• Manage multiple deviation investigations and complaint cases in a fast-paced environment.
• Serve as a quality partner on the production floor, coaching teams and supporting compliance.
• Conduct GMP audits and floor inspections to identify and prevent quality risks.
• Support batch record review and resolve documentation discrepancies.
• Prepare detailed deviation reports and maintain records in TrackWise or similar systems.
• Update SOPs and quality documentation to align with regulatory and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SOP, and FDA requirements.
• Prioritize multiple projects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Quality systems knowledge

Root cause analysis

Technical writing

On-floor collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

TrackWise

SAP

OpenText

Job description

Quality Assurance Engineer

Shift: 3rd shift, 2/2/3 schedule

Job Description

The Quality Assurance Engineer supports safe, compliant infant formula production in a highly regulated manufacturing environment. This role investigates quality deviations, conducts root cause analyses, partners with production teams to maintain GMP and SOP compliance, and drives continuous improvement through coaching, auditing, and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Investigate production deviations and ensure issues are resolved before product release.
• Lead root cause investigations using tools such as 5 Whys, Gemba Walks, and Fishbone diagrams.
• Manage multiple deviation investigations and complaint cases in a fast-paced environment.
• Serve as a quality partner on the production floor, coaching teams and supporting compliance.
• Conduct GMP audits and floor inspections to identify and prevent quality risks.
• Support batch record review and resolve documentation discrepancies.
• Prepare detailed deviation reports and maintain records in TrackWise or similar systems.
• Update SOPs and quality documentation to align with regulatory and operational requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SOP, and FDA requirements.
• Prioritize multiple projects and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related field.
• 1+ years of quality experience in a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.
• Experience in food, pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device manufacturing preferred.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Experience investigating deviations and performing root cause analysis.
• Knowledge of quality systems, GMPs, and compliance requirements.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable working both on the manufacturing floor and in an office setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TrackWise, SAP, and/or OpenText.
• PCQI certification or knowledge of Preventive Controls for Human Food.
• Experience leading deviation investigations and corrective actions.
• Continuous improvement experience.
• Ability to build relationships and coach production teams effectively.

Work Environment

Hybrid role with approximately 50% of time spent on the manufacturing floor and 50% in an office setting. The environment is fast-paced, highly regulated, and requires close collaboration with production teams to maintain quality and compliance standards. Benefits include PTO accrual and paid holidays for contract employees.

Work Environment

Role with approximately 50% of time spent on the manufacturing floor and 50% in an office setting. The environment is fast-paced, highly regulated, and requires close collaboration with production teams to maintain quality and compliance standards. Benefits include PTO accrual and paid holidays for contract employees. The quality team structure includes multiple Quality Assurance Engineers working on a 3rd shift, 2/2/3 schedule

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)

Workplace Type

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

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 28, 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 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.

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