Senior Manufacturing Associate

** Senior Manufacturing Associate*
* Manufacturing

Thousand Oaks, California, US

+ Added - 27/07/2026

Pay Rate Low: 28 | Pay Rate High: 31

** Senior Manufacturing Associate*
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* Location:

** Ventura County, CA _(Local candidates preferred; relocation not available)_

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* Schedule:

** Monday-Friday, standard business hours (~40 hrs/week); overtime available based on operational need

** Assignment:
** 12-month contract with potential extension

** Compensation** : $28-$31/hr

** About the Role*
* We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Senior Associate to support quality systems and corrective action programs within a regulated manufacturing environment. This individual will own CAPA records from initiation through effectiveness verification, partner cross-functionally to drive investigations to closure, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the site.

** Responsibilities*
* + Own and manage Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) and Effectiveness Verification (EV) records in support of major and trend deviations.

+ Lead root cause analysis discussions and drive actions to reduce, correct, mitigate, and prevent recurrence of manufacturing events.

+ Partner closely with manufacturing, engineering, quality, supply chain, and process development teams to ensure end-to-end investigation completion.

+ Advise management on CAPA/EV progress, product and process risk, and any potential delays.

+ Ensure Quality Management System (QMS) processes are executed in accordance with established procedures.

** Required Qualifications*
* + High school diploma or GED plus 2 years of relevant work experience; OR Associate's degree plus 6 months of experience; OR Bachelor's degree.

+ Direct experience with deviation investigations, CAPA processes, and regulated quality systems.

+ Strong project management, organizational, and communication skills.

+ Ability to manage multiple concurrent work streams and work independently in a matrixed environment.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* + 5+ years of experience in manufacturing, process development, or quality assurance within a highly regulated industry (biotech,. pharmaceutical, food manufacturing, aerospace/aviation, or similar)

+ Bachelor's or advanced degree in a Science or Engineering discipline.

_This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!_

_ INDBH_

_ LI-EG1_

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.