Quality Assurance Engineer (1728-1) - Portage, MI 100% onsite
About The Position
This 12-month contract role, with potential for extension, supports production sustainment at the client’s medical plant in Portage, Michigan. It backfills a contractor who was converted to a permanent employee ahead of schedule. The position focuses on managing product-line quality, supplier nonconformances, and root-cause investigations on the production floor. The role is hands-on and involves daily engagement with production personnel and assembly lines. New hires receive an extensive training program lasting 2 to 2.5 months before they are expected to work independently. The position is 100% onsite, Monday through Friday, with no hybrid option.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of quality or manufacturing experience.
- A technical or engineering degree.
- Proficiency in Rail Genesis and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word).
- Prior knowledge of ISO 13485, GDP, or GMP concepts.
- Flexibility and agility to change direction based on business needs.
- Comfort with risk-based thinking and rigorous documentation standards.
- Dependability, eagerness to learn, ability to voice opinions, and follow-through on commitments.
Nice To Haves
- Biomedical, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering background.
- Knowledge of statistical tools such as Minitab.
Responsibilities
- Manage product-line quality.
- Address supplier nonconformances.
- Conduct root-cause investigations on the production floor.
- Engage daily with production personnel and assembly lines.
- Follow risk-based thinking and rigorous documentation standards.
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Career Level
Entry Level
