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Quality Assurance Engineer

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Eau Claire, WIContract / Temporary$32.21–35.58/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$32.21–35.58/hr
Location
Eau Claire, WI
Schedule
Contract / Temporary
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree, required

Job overview

The Quality Assurance Engineer supports quality and compliance initiatives in a regulated manufacturing environment. The role investigates production deviations, leads root cause analyses, supports production teams, and drives continuous improvement to help ensure safe, high-quality products. The ideal candidate has GMP-regulated environment experience and enjoys problem-solving, collaborating with operations teams, and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

GMP-Regulated Manufacturing, nice to haveProblem-Solving, nice to have5 Whys, nice to haveFishbone Diagrams, nice to haveGemba Walks, nice to haveDeviation Investigation, requiredRoot Cause Analysis, requiredQuality Systems, requiredGMP Regulations, requiredCompliance, requiredTechnical Writing, requiredDocumentation, requiredCommunication, requiredOrganization, requiredManufacturing Floor Work, requiredOffice Work, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Life Sciences or Related, required1+ Year Quality Experience, required

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Quality Assurance Engineer

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated Quality Assurance Engineer to support quality and compliance initiatives within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the production of safe, high-quality products by investigating quality issues, leading root cause analyses, supporting production teams, and driving continuous improvement efforts.

The ideal candidate has experience working in a GMP-regulated environment and enjoys problem-solving, collaborating with operations teams, and maintaining high standards of quality and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Investigate production deviations and ensure issues are resolved prior to product release.

  • Lead root cause investigations using methodologies such as 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagrams, and Gemba Walks.

  • Manage multiple deviation investigations and customer complaint cases simultaneously.

  • Partner with manufacturing teams to maintain quality standards and regulatory compliance.

  • Conduct GMP audits, inspections, and production floor walkthroughs to identify potential risks.

  • Review batch records and resolve documentation discrepancies.

  • Prepare detailed investigation reports and maintain documentation within quality management systems.

  • Update and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and quality documentation.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify corrective actions and implement process improvements.

  • Ensure compliance with GMP, SOP, FDA, and company quality requirements.

  • Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, efficiency, and compliance.

  • Provide coaching and guidance to production personnel regarding quality expectations and best practices.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Life Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Engineering, or a related field.

  • At least 1 year of quality experience within a GMP-regulated manufacturing environment.

  • Experience investigating deviations and performing root cause analysis.

  • Knowledge of quality systems, GMP regulations, and compliance requirements.

  • Strong technical writing and documentation skills.

  • Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.

  • Ability to work effectively both on the manufacturing floor and in an office environment

If you're passionate about quality, compliance, and continuous improvement, apply today to join a team dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of manufacturing excellence.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $32.21 - $35.58/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.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Eau Claire, WI.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $35.58/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 Eau Claire, WI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 27, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Eau Claire,WI.

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 [email protected] 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 be 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 408 open Quality Assurance Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$32.21–35.58/hr
  • US median$40–50/hr26 hourly ranges

This range's midpoint, $33.89/hr, is 25% below the US median midpoint ($45/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Quality Assurance Engineer hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 408 open Quality Assurance Engineer jobs across the US. 11% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most across the US
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Quality Assurance Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 361 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 172 of the 408 open Quality Assurance Engineer jobs (42%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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