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Quality Engineer
Job in
Anoka, Anoka County, Minnesota, 55303, USA
Listed on 2026-07-06
Listing for:
Actalent
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-06
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Quality Engineering -
Quality Assurance - QA/QC
Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Join a fast-paced medical device manufacturing environment where quality drives innovation. As a Quality Engineer, you will play a key role in bringing new products from concept to commercial production, ensuring compliance, reliability, and manufacturing excellence every step of the way.
What You'll Do
+ Lead quality activities for new product development (NPD), design transfer, and manufacturing transfer projects.
+ Partner with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and customers to ensure products meet regulatory and quality requirements.
+ Drive process qualification and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ) to support successful product launches.
+ Conduct risk assessments using dFMEA, pFMEA, control plans, and other quality tools to identify and mitigate potential issues.
+ Support supplier qualification, process capability studies, and manufacturing readiness initiatives.
+ Utilize statistical methods and data analysis tools to improve processes, reduce defects, and drive continuous improvement.
+ Lead root cause investigations and CAPA activities to resolve quality issues and strengthen product performance.
+ Serve as a trusted quality partner throughout the product lifecycle, communicating project progress, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders.
What We're Looking For
+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.
+ 5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in medical devices or other regulated manufacturing environments.
+ Strong experience with NPD, design transfer, process validation, and manufacturing transfer.
+ Working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 820, quality systems, and risk management principles.
+ Hands-on expertise with FMEA, DOE, SPC, Gauge R&R, process capability analysis, CAPA, and root cause investigations.
+ Proficiency with statistical software such as Minitab or JMP.
+ Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
+ Experience in medical device, plating, surface finishing, coatings, or CDMO environments.
+ CQE, Lean Six Sigma, or other quality certifications.
+ Knowledge of cleanroom manufacturing, sterilization processes, software validation, and eQMS systems.
+ Familiarity with Keyence systems, profilometers, and PLC platforms (Allen-Bradley or Siemens).
Why Join Us?
+ Make a direct impact on innovative medical device products that improve patient outcomes.
+ Work on high-visibility NPD and manufacturing transfer projects.
+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a growing, technology-driven manufacturing environment.
+ Gain exposure to advanced manufacturing processes, continuous improvement initiatives, and customer-facing quality leadership opportunities.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Anoka, MN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $58.00/hr.
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)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Anoka,MN.
Final date to receive applications
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 16, 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…
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