What are the responsibilities and job description for the Quality Specialist position at Actalent?
Job Title: Quality Specialist
Job Description
The Quality Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving the quality system in accordance with the requirements of various standards such as IS0 9001, ISO, MDSAP, FDA 21 CFR Part 820/211, EU MDR, and other applicable standards. This role involves supporting complaint/CAPA investigations, supplier quality improvement, operations production and process controls, and product and service quality improvement through the use of statistical techniques and other accepted quality principles. The position also encompasses activities concerned with the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of quality systems.
Responsibilities
The work environment is structured and clean, with work conducted onsite. The company offers a large company backing with a small company feel, providing a flexible environment and long-term opportunity and vision.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Eden Prairie, MN.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr.
Requirements
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:
This is a fully onsite position in Eden Prairie,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Is Embedded Into Our Culture Through
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
Job Description
The Quality Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving the quality system in accordance with the requirements of various standards such as IS0 9001, ISO, MDSAP, FDA 21 CFR Part 820/211, EU MDR, and other applicable standards. This role involves supporting complaint/CAPA investigations, supplier quality improvement, operations production and process controls, and product and service quality improvement through the use of statistical techniques and other accepted quality principles. The position also encompasses activities concerned with the development, implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of quality systems.
Responsibilities
- Participate on cross-functional new product development teams with a focus on product/service quality and Quality System compliance.
- Develop and implement statistically valid sampling plans, designed experiments, capability studies, SPC, and trend analysis.
- Initiate and/or participate in process and product corrective actions and problem-solving activities.
- Update and establish documented work instructions as needed.
- Review collected data to perform statistical analysis and recommend process/product changes to improve quality.
- Monitor and report on performance metrics.
- Maintain product integrity and quality through support of evaluation and disposition of nonconforming materials.
- Perform quality system audits and provide guidance on corrective actions.
- Quality assurance
- Reporting
- Immediate inspection needs
- CAPA investigation
- DTS Assessment
- SPEC updates for ongoing clarity and CIO (inspection reduction)
- Backup NCMR Coordinator with QEs transferring department
- Proficiency in Excel
- BS in Technical Field
- 2 years of experience in Quality Engineering/Quality Systems
- 2 years of experience with medical device or other regulated industries
- ASQ, QSR or familiarity with QSR/GMP regulations preferred
The work environment is structured and clean, with work conducted onsite. The company offers a large company backing with a small company feel, providing a flexible environment and long-term opportunity and vision.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract position based out of Eden Prairie, MN.
Pay And Benefits
The pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00/hr.
Requirements
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)
This is a fully onsite position in Eden Prairie,MN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, Diversity And Inclusion Are a Bridge Towards The Equity And Success Of Our People. DE&I Is Embedded Into Our Culture Through
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services. For more than 40 years, we’ve helped visionary companies advance their goals. Headquartered in the United States, our teams span 150 offices across North America, EMEA, and APAC—with four delivery centers in India led by 1,000 extraordinary employees who connect their passion with purpose every day.
Our Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai delivery centers are hubs of engineering expertise, with core capabilities in mechanical and electrical engineering, systems and software, and manufacturing engineering. Our teams deliver work across multiple industries including transportation, consumer and industrial products, and life sciences. We serve more than 4,500 clients, including many Fortune 500 brands. Learn more about how we can work together at actalentservices.com.
Salary : $28 - $35