Quality Engineer

Job Title: Quality Engineer Job Description
The Quality Engineer plays a key role in measuring and analyzing data, implementing corrective actions, and driving continuous improvement of products, services, and processes in a regulated manufacturing environment. This position spends a significant portion of the workday in production and quality control areas and collaborates closely with QA/QC, Process Engineering, and Production teams at site, intra-site, and corporate levels to support cross-functional corrective actions and improvement projects.
Responsibilities
- Measure, analyze, and interpret quality and process data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.
- Implement effective corrective and preventive actions to address product, process, and service nonconformances.
- Support cross-functional corrective actions and continuous improvement projects in QA/QC, Process Engineering, and Production at the site, intra-site, and corporate levels.
- Work extensively in production and quality control areas to monitor processes, verify compliance, and support day-to-day quality activities.
- Conduct audits of processes and products to ensure adherence to internal procedures, regulatory requirements, and applicable quality standards.
- Apply Lean, Six Sigma, DMAIC, PDCA, and other structured problem-solving methodologies to improve quality, efficiency, and consistency.
- Perform root cause analysis using appropriate tools and techniques to resolve quality issues and prevent recurrence.
- Read and interpret technical drawings and documents to verify product requirements and support investigations.
- Use quality management tools and software, including Minitab and material or enterprise resource planning (MRP/ERP) systems, to analyze data and manage quality-related information.
- Ensure compliance with the companys safety policy at all times while working in production and QC areas.
- Ensure compliance with the companys quality policy and relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policies related to the role.
- Maintain awareness of and adherence to applicable quality standards and regulations, including ISO 9001, AS9100, ISO standards, 21 CFR 820, 21 CFR 210 & 211, and cGMP, as relevant to the operation.
- Demonstrate personal initiative and accountability by proposing creative and innovative solutions and actively driving improvement activities forward.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align quality initiatives with operational and corporate objectives.
- Prepare and maintain documentation, reports, and records required to support audits, investigations, and continuous improvement activities.
Essential Skills
- Proven quality engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment.
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in a Quality or Engineering role within a pharmaceutical, medical device, or other regulated manufacturer.
- Working knowledge of quality engineering principles and quality management systems.
- Experience with AS9100 and ISO-based quality systems, including ISO 9001.
- Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies, including DMAIC and PDCA.
- Understanding of root cause analysis, corrective action, and structured problem-solving techniques.
- Familiarity with regulatory and quality standards such as ISO 9001, ISO standards, 21 CFR 820, 21 CFR 210 & 211, and cGMP.
- Experience auditing processes and products for compliance and effectiveness.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and technical documentation.
- Proficiency in using statistical and analytical tools such as Minitab.
- Experience working with material or enterprise resource planning (MRP or ERP) systems; SAP experience is highly preferred.
- Strong sense of personal initiative and accountability with the ability to drive improvement activities.
- Ability to consistently comply with company safety and quality policies.
- Ability to understand and follow relevant SOPs and company policies related to the role.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Engineering, Biology, Business, or a related field.
- Six Sigma Green Belt certification or equivalent experience with Six Sigma tools and methods.
- Knowledge of quality management principles and systems in pharmaceutical, medical device, aerospace, or other regulated industries.
- Experience with quality management software and data analysis tools.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to apply structured methodologies to complex issues.
- Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrated ability to propose creative and innovative solutions to improve products, services, and processes.
- Comfort working in both office and production/QC environments.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a dynamic, regulated setting.
Work Environment
This role operates in a regulated manufacturing environment with frequent presence in production and quality control areas, as well as standard office settings for data analysis and documentation. The position requires up to approximately 10% travel, which may equate to as many as 26 business days per year, to support intra-site and corporate quality initiatives, audits, and improvement projects. The physical demands are consistent with a medium-exertion role, requiring the ability to exert up to 50 lb (22 kg) of force occasionally, up to 20 lb (9 kg) frequently, and up to 10 lb (4 kg) constantly to move materials or equipment. Team members work within a culture that emphasizes safety, quality, continuous improvement, and collaboration, supported by comprehensive benefit programs that promote physical, mental, emotional, and financial well-being, as well as opportunities for lifelong learning, growth, and professional development.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jersey Shore, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $31.81 - $31.81/hr. 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. 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, the benefits
available 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)
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Jersey Shore, PA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Oct 30, 2026.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Jersey Shore,PA. About Actalent

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