Quality Assurance Specialist – Supplier Quality

Job Title

Support the qualification and onboarding of external suppliers, vendors, and service providers to meet business and operational needs.

Maintain supplier quality and compliance documentation, including qualification records, agreements, and supporting documentation.

Coordinate and support the planning, scheduling, and tracking of supplier assessments and periodic evaluations.

Participate in supplier assessments and review documentation associated with quality, compliance, and corrective actions.

Collaborate cross-functionally with internal stakeholders across operations, sourcing, procurement, quality, and other business functions.

Administer supplier communication and change management processes.

Review supplier notifications and coordinate cross-functional impact assessments.

Support evaluation and implementation of supplier-related changes as needed.

Monitor supplier performance and corrective action activities.

Maintain tracking systems and documentation associated with supplier quality issues and corrective actions.

Drive follow-up activities and ensure timely completion of action items and commitments.

Support continuous improvement initiatives related to supplier management, risk mitigation, and quality systems.

Bachelor's degree in a scientific, engineering, or related technical discipline, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience. Experience with advanced manufacturing technologies is a plus.

2–5 years of experience in a regulated industry environment, quality organization, manufacturing operation, or related technical setting is required.

Experience supporting supplier quality activities, including supplier qualification and assessments, performance monitoring, corrective and preventive action (CAPA) management, and change control processes.

Working knowledge of applicable GxP regulations, quality systems, and industry standards.

Experience participating in or leading internal, external, or supplier audits.

Strong understanding of quality management principles, risk assessment methodologies, and continuous improvement practices.

Excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Intermediate Level

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Hopkinton, MA.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $40.00/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)

This is a fully onsite position in Hopkinton,MA.

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 14, 2026.

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 Clearly Rated 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 actalentaccom for other accommodation options.

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.

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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.