Quality Engineer

Akkodis; Minnesota; On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Quality Engineer III for a 12-month contract to support post-market surveillance initiatives in Arden Hills, MN. The role emphasizes statistical analysis, data visualization, and risk-based monitoring across Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, and Engineering teams.

The candidate will develop analytical tools and dashboards, apply SPC techniques, and contribute to continuous improvement projects. A strong analytics background and 4–7 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in analytics or a related technical field.
• 4–7 years of experience in statistical analysis or data science.
• Experience with post-market surveillance and quality engineering.

Responsibilities

• Performs complaint monitoring, statistical trending, and signal evaluation activities to identify emerging product quality and patient safety concerns.
• Conducts signal assessments and presents findings, recommendations, and escalations to management review boards and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Develops, maintains, and improves complaint monitors aligned with risk management documentation, product hazards, and surveillance requirements.
• Executes ad hoc data analyses to support Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Engineering, and business partner requests.
• Creates, maintains, and validates Power BI dashboards, visualizations, reports, and analytical tools.
• Applies statistical methodologies and Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques to evaluate product performance and identify meaningful trends.
• Collaborates with Risk Management teams to ensure surveillance activities remain aligned with product risks and evolving post-market requirements.
• Supports continuous improvement initiatives through automation, data visualization, and process optimization efforts.
• Investigates data anomalies and develops recommendations to improve data quality, monitoring effectiveness, and signal detection capabilities.
• Communicates analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences through clear visualizations, presentations, and written summaries.
• Supports audit readiness and compliance with applicable quality system and regulatory requirements.
• Contributes to the development of innovative analytical approaches, including machine learning techniques, predictive analytics, and advanced statistical methodologies where appropriate.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Post-market surveillance

Data science

Quality engineering

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Analytics or related technical field

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Akkodis is seeking a Quality Engineer III for 12 Months contract with a client located in Arden Hills, MN .

Pay Range: $55/hr. - $65/hr. (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Job Summary

Develops, maintains, and continuously improves post-market surveillance and complaint trending methodologies, tools, and processes to support product quality, patient safety, and regulatory compliance. Performs statistical analyses, signal evaluations, and complaint monitoring activities to identify emerging risks and product performance trends. Partners with Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Engineering, and Risk Management stakeholders to provide data-driven insights that support decision making across the product lifecycle.

Serves as a technical resource for post-market analytics, statistical process control, visualization development, and risk-based monitoring approaches. Supports the development and maintenance of analytical tools, dashboards, and automated solutions to enhance post-market surveillance effectiveness and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Performs complaint monitoring, statistical trending, and signal evaluation activities to identify emerging product quality and patient safety concerns.
2. Conducts signal assessments and presents findings, recommendations, and escalations to management review boards and cross-functional stakeholders.
3. Develops, maintains, and improves complaint monitors aligned with risk management documentation, product hazards, and surveillance requirements.
4. Executes ad hoc data analyses to support Quality, Regulatory, Clinical, Engineering, and business partner requests.
5. Creates, maintains, and validates Power BI dashboards, visualizations, reports, and analytical tools.
6. Applies statistical methodologies and Statistical Process Control (SPC) techniques to evaluate product performance and identify meaningful trends.
7. Collaborates with Risk Management teams to ensure surveillance activities remain aligned with product risks and evolving post-market requirements.
8. Supports continuous improvement initiatives through automation, data visualization, and process optimization efforts.
9. Investigates data anomalies and develops recommendations to improve data quality, monitoring effectiveness, and signal detection capabilities.
10. Communicates analytical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences through clear visualizations, presentations, and written summaries.
11. Supports audit readiness and compliance with applicable quality system and regulatory requirements.
12. Contributes to the development of innovative analytical approaches, including machine learning techniques, predictive analytics, and advanced statistical methodologies where appropriate.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in one of the following disciplines:

• Analytics or related technical field

Required Experience

Senior Level 4-7 years of experience in statistical analysis, post-market surveillance, quality engineering, or data science.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees with the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hire to a client.

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