Quality Engineer

Actalent; Putnam (CT); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in custom polymer resin compounding seeks a Quality Engineer in Putnam, CT. This full-time role involves managing quality systems, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quality engineering, effective communication skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Join a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality medical materials.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• Experience in quality engineering and documentation assurance.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis and internal auditing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal documentation and auditing processes.
• Perform risk assessments and enhance the CAPA process.
• Interact with customers and manage quality survey requests.

Skills

Quality engineering expertise

Root cause analysis techniques

Documentation quality assurance

Internal auditing

Knowledge of ISO standards

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Quality Management

Tools

ETQ system

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Job Description

This is a full-time on-site role located in Putnam, CT, for a Quality System Engineer. The role involves managing day-to-day tasks related to quality management, auditing, quality assurance, and ensuring compliance with quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal documentation and internal auditing processes.
• Perform risk assessments to drive the Corrective Preventive Action (CAPA) program.
• Overhaul and enhance the CAPA process through effective root cause analysis.
• Utilize ETQ quality systems for quality management.
• Interact with customers and manage quality survey requests efficiently.

Essential Skills

• Quality engineering expertise.
• Proficiency in root cause analysis techniques such as 5 why's and fishbone method.
• Strong background in documentation quality assurance.
• Experience in internal auditing.
• Knowledge of ISO standards and quality systems.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or related field.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Quality Assurance certification is a plus.
• Experience with ETQ system.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and maintain a positive attitude.

Work Environment

The company specializes in custom polymer resin compounding, primarily catering to medical needs. The work involves creating materials that can be identified under scans, such as making catheters visible under x-rays. The quality team comprises 15 members, including technicians, senior Quality Engineers, and a quality manager. The company also operates a lab in Las Vegas.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $45.00/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, benefits may include:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital coverage
• 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 Putnam, CT.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on May 28, 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.

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, or any characteristic protected by law. For accommodations related to the application process due to a disability, please email [e-mail].