Quality Engineer (3 Month Contract)

Kelly Services; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Holiday pay and transit benefits

Job summary

Kelly Science is seeking a Quality Engineer for a short-term contract in Grand Rapids, MI. The role supports GMP-regulated investigations of nonconformances and product complaints in a medical device or OTC environment.

A life sciences or engineering background and strong documentation skills are preferred. This full-time, 3-month contract pays $40–$45 per hour, schedules Monday–Friday first shift, and requires close collaboration with Quality, Operations, and related teams to ensure timely

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in life science, engineering, physical science, or related field.
• At least three years in a GMP-regulated medical device or OTC pharmaceutical environment.
• Experience supporting or reviewing nonconformance or complaint investigations.
• Strong attention to detail, communication, and tracking of investigation deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support nonconformance and complaint investigations in a GMP environment.
• Review investigation case details, batch records, and related paperwork.
• Monitor investigations and escalate delays or gaps to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with operators to confirm reported nonconformances and gather facts.
• Assist with investigation documentation including root cause, containment, and corrective actions.
• Review records for completeness and GMP compliance; identify missing info.
• Track investigation status and ensure on-time closure.
• Support complaint-trending and identify recurring issues for assessment.
• Partner with Quality, Operations, and other teams to ensure timely resolution.

Skills

GMP compliance

QA investigations

Documentation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Nonconformance tracking

Document control

Job description

Kelly Science is seeking a Quality Engineer for a short term contract opportunity with a growing company located in Grand Rapids, MI.

Pay: $40-45/hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday 1st shift

Employment Type: Full Time; 3 month contract

Job Responsibilities:

• Support nonconformance and complaint investigations in a GMP-regulated medical device or OTC pharmaceutical environment, helping ensure investigations are thorough, well documented, and completed on time.

• Review investigation case details, supporting documentation, and available product or process records; retrieve and review batch records and related paperwork as needed.

• Monitor open investigations and follow up with stakeholders to keep cases progressing, including providing investigation-review coverage during team absences.

• Work with operators and other process stakeholders to confirm reported nonconformances, clarify events, and gather relevant facts from the work area.

• Assist with investigation documentation, including clear descriptions of the issue, evidence reviewed, root cause rationale, containment actions, corrective actions, and material disposition, as applicable.

• Review investigation records for completeness, consistency, and compliance with applicable GMP and quality-system requirements; identify missing information or follow-up needed before closure.

• Track investigation status and on-time closure performance, escalating delays or investigation gaps to the appropriate stakeholders.

• Support complaint-trending and nonconformance review by identifying recurring issues and communicating potential patterns for further assessment.

• Partner with Quality, Operations, and other relevant teams to support timely investigation resolution and appropriate follow-through on corrective actions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in life science, engineering, physical science, or a related field.

• At least three years of experience in a GMP-regulated medical device or OTC pharmaceutical environment, with experience supporting or reviewing nonconformance and/or complaint investigations.

• Experienced in reviewing investigation records and manufacturing documentation for completeness and accuracy.

• Strong attention to detail, critical-thinking, and communication skills, including the ability to gather information from operators, track investigation actions and deadlines, and elevate gaps or delays.

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