Quality Systems Analytics Engineer

Actalent; United States; On-site; USD 110,335,000 - 137,741,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Job summary

Actalent in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Quality Systems Analytics Engineer to drive data-driven quality and regulatory initiatives. Based onsite, you will develop and maintain analytics using Power BI, SQL, and Excel, turning data into actionable insights to improve patient safety and compliance.

You will rebuild analytics framework, automate reports, support CAPA projects, and stay abreast of AI advances, collaborating with engineering and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Power BI proficiency to develop dashboards and reports.
• SQL to extract and manipulate data from databases.
• Experience analyzing data to draw conclusions and recommend actions.
• Familiarity with FDA and ISO guidelines.
• Track record in process improvement initiatives.
• Openness to AI and emerging technology for analytics.

Responsibilities

• Rebuild and redesign analytics framework to support Quality and Regulatory strategies.
• Maintain a Power BI report and evolve it into a comprehensive analytics solution.
• Design and implement new Power BI dashboards, charts, and reports.
• Automate data refreshes and report distribution workflows.
• Collaborate with Excel users to automate tasks and improve efficiency.
• Automate Excel charts, formulas, and related processes.
• Connect to multiple data sources (Excel, ERP, calibration programs) for analysis.
• Diagnose data issues and ensure data accuracy for reporting.
• Visualize data, interpret trends, and support decision-making.
• Identify errors, recommend corrective actions, and support improvements in quality and regulatory processes.
• Support CAPA projects with robust data analysis and reporting.
• Stay informed about AI advances and apply relevant capabilities.
• Ensure analytics align with FDA and ISO guidelines.

Skills

Power BI

SQL

Data analysis

FDA ISO compliance

Process improvement

AI / emerging tech

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

Excel

Data Breaks

ERP systems

Calibration programs

Job description

Job Title: Quality Systems Analytics Engineer

Job Description

The Quality Systems Analytics Engineer performs data analytics across key quality management system processes to drive strategy for Quality and Regulatory functions and support the overall growth of the business. This role leads and influences the organization by using quality-driven metrics and data to enhance patient safety, improve customer experience, and strengthen regulatory compliance in a global market. The engineer designs and maintains analytical solutions, transforms complex data into actionable insights, and supports continuous process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Rebuild and redesign the quality engineering analytics framework to better support Quality and Regulatory strategies.
• Oversee, update, and maintain a critical Power BI report, ensuring it evolves beyond a simple complaint report into a comprehensive quality analytics solution.
• Design and implement new Power BI solutions, including dashboards, charts, and reports that provide meaningful insights for stakeholders.
• Develop and implement workflow processes to automate and guide how Power BI reports function, including data refreshes and report distribution.
• Collaborate with team members who currently perform work in Excel to identify opportunities for automation and streamline their tasks.
• Automate Excel charts, formulas, and related processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
• Connect to multiple data sources, such as Excel, Grand Avenue, ERP systems, calibration programs, and other linked platforms, to extract and integrate data for analysis.
• Diagnose data source and connectivity issues, perform data cleaning, and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and reliability of data used for reporting.
• Visualize data using appropriate tools and techniques, interpret trends and patterns, and draw clear conclusions that support decision-making.
• Analyze data to identify errors, recommend corrective actions, and support improvements in quality and regulatory processes.
• Support process improvement projects by providing data-driven insights and tracking the impact of implemented changes.
• Work closely with the engineering team to support CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) projects through robust data analysis and reporting.
• Stay informed about AI and technological advancements relevant to data analytics and quality systems and apply new capabilities where appropriate.
• Ensure that all analytics and reporting activities align with FDA and ISO guidelines and support regulatory compliance.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency with Power BI, including the ability to turn data into dashboards, charts, and reports.
• Working knowledge of SQL to extract and manipulate data from databases.
• Experience analyzing data to draw conclusions, make recommendations, and correct errors.
• Experience working within FDA and ISO guidelines.
• Demonstrated involvement in process improvement initiatives.
• Openness to learn and adopt AI and emerging technology relevant to analytics and quality systems.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience using SQL to retrieve data from databases for reporting and analysis.
• Python experience for analyzing, automating, and manipulating data.
• Experience with Data Breaks or similar data platform tools.
• Familiarity with quality systems tools and environments such as ERP systems, calibration programs, and other integrated platforms.
• Understanding of regulatory environments and quality management systems, including FDA and ISO frameworks.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with engineering and cross-functional teams.
• Ability to design and automate Excel-based reports, charts, and formulas.

Work Environment

This role is based in an office environment and typically follows an 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule, with flexibility on start time as needed. The position involves regular use of analytics and data visualization tools such as Power BI, SQL, Excel, and other data platforms integrated with systems like ERP and calibration programs. The work focuses on collaborating with engineering and other functional teams in a professional setting to support quality, regulatory, and process improvement initiatives.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Grand Rapids, MI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.46 - $48.07/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable 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 Grand Rapids,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 13, 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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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

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