Quality Systems Engineer

Job Title

Quality Systems Engineer

The Quality Systems Engineer plays a crucial role in supporting the Quality Department by ensuring compliance of the Quality Management System (QMS) with applicable medical device standards and regulations. This position is essential for maintaining compliance with company operations, quality systems regulations, standards, good business practices, and documented procedures.

• Ensure compliance with QMS through management of document control and authoring/updating Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Maintain Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) activities, manage the CAPA system, and handle nonconformities and related quality investigation documents.
• Prepare and collect data for Management Review and Monthly Meetings.
• Support addressing complaints and reportability decision assessments.
• Support and/or lead third‑party audits, including follow‑up on actions.
• Partner with process owners to generate metrics reflecting the health of different Quality System elements.
• Organize and manage the Internal Audit program, including participation, leading audits, and ensuring effective closure of findings.
• Report Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to prevent nonconformities related to products, processes, or systems.
• Maintain the Quality Manual and Quality Procedures, ensuring they are appropriate for the business.
• Lead regulatory training and manage the training matrix and documentation system in compliance with QMS requirements.
• Maintain supplier approved list and supplier certification as per applicable regulations.

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Quality Assurance/Quality Systems experience in an FDA‑regulated industry, such as medical device or pharmaceutical.
• Knowledge and application of QSR/GMP/GCP regulations related to medical device manufacturing.
• Practical application of 21 CFR Part 820, 21 CFR Part 803, and familiarity with Device Master Record (DMR) requirements and design controls.
• Experience managing QMS software.

• Blow‑Fill‑Seal experience is desired but not required.
• Calibration and internal/external audit experience is desired but not required.

Entry level

Full‑time

Quality Assurance

Business Consulting and Services

Permanent position based out of Vernon Hills, IL.

The pay range for this position is $80,000.00 – $90,000.00/yr. Will be on client's full benefits / PTO plan.

This is a fully onsite position in Vernon Hills, IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Jan 21, 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 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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