Quality Specialist

Actalent; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings options

Paid time off (PTO)

10 days PTO

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a detail-oriented Quality Specialist in Mechanicsburg, PA to lead root cause investigations and CAPA initiatives, driving quality improvements across manufacturing processes.

This permanent, on-site role collaborates with production teams to ensure GMP/ISO compliance, supports customer audits, and sustains a culture of continuous improvement. The position requires 1–2+ years in quality engineering/assurance within manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Experience leading root cause investigations and CAPA initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with customer audits and quality systems.
• Ability to implement process improvements in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Drive CAPA initiatives to improve product quality.
• Implement process improvements for efficiency and compliance.
• Support customer audits and quality systems compliance.
• Collaborate with production teams to foster continuous improvement.
• Support quality systems management and ISO/GMP adherence.

Skills

Quality assurance

Quality engineering principles

CAPA processes

Root cause analysis

Supplier quality management

Medical device manufacturing

GMP

ISO standards

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Specialist with a passion for improving manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading root cause investigations, CAPA initiatives, and implementing process improvements. This role requires hands‑on experience with customer audits and quality systems within a manufacturing environment, driving corrective actions and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Job Title: Quality Specialist

We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Specialist with a passion for improving manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading root cause investigations, CAPA initiatives, and implementing process improvements. This role requires hands‑on experience with customer audits and quality systems within a manufacturing environment, driving corrective actions and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Lead root cause investigations to identify and resolve quality issues.
• Drive Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) initiatives to enhance product quality.
• Implement manufacturing process improvements to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Conduct and support customer audits, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
• Engage with production teams to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support quality systems management and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Essential Skills

• Quality assurance expertise
• Proficiency in quality engineering principles
• Experience with CAPA processes
• Skilled in root cause analysis
• Supplier quality management
• Familiarity with medical device manufacturing
• Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice)
• Understanding of quality control processesFamiliarity with ISO standards

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1-2+ years of experience in a Quality Engineering/Assurance role within manufacturing

Work Environment

The position is set in a fast-paced manufacturing environment focused on supporting quality, production, and continuous improvement initiatives. It requires regular interaction with production teams and involvement in investigations, audits, customer support activities, and process improvement projects. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Mechanicsburg, PA.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $90000.00/yr.

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.

Benefits information will be discussed during the interview process and include health insurance, retirement savings options, paid time off, and additional employee programs. Start off with 10 days PTO.

Job Type & Location

This is a Permanent position based out of Mechanicsburg, PA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Oct 26, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Mechanicsburg,PA.

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.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

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.