Quality Engineer (3 month contract)

Job Description

Kelly Science is seeking a Quality Engineer for a short term contract opportunity with a growing company located in Grand Rapids, MI.

Pay: $40-45/hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday 1st shift

Employment Type: Full Time; 3 month contract

Job Responsibilities:

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• Support nonconformance and complaint investigations in a GMP-regulated medical device or OTC pharmaceutical environment, helping ensure investigations are thorough, well documented, and completed on time.
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• Review investigation case details, supporting documentation, and available product or process records; retrieve and review batch records and related paperwork as needed.
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• Monitor open investigations and follow up with stakeholders to keep cases progressing, including providing investigation-review coverage during team absences.
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• Work with operators and other process stakeholders to confirm reported nonconformances, clarify events, and gather relevant facts from the work area.
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• Assist with investigation documentation, including clear descriptions of the issue, evidence reviewed, root cause rationale, containment actions, corrective actions, and material disposition, as applicable.
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• Review investigation records for completeness, consistency, and compliance with applicable GMP and quality-system requirements; identify missing information or follow-up needed before closure.
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• Track investigation status and on-time closure performance, escalating delays or investigation gaps to the appropriate stakeholders.
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• Support complaint-trending and nonconformance review by identifying recurring issues and communicating potential patterns for further assessment.
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• Partner with Quality, Operations, and other relevant teams to support timely investigation resolution and appropriate follow-through on corrective actions.
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Qualifications:

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• Bachelor’s degree in life science, engineering, physical science, or a related field.
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• At least three years of experience in a GMP-regulated medical device or OTC pharmaceutical environment, with experience supporting or reviewing nonconformance and/or complaint investigations.
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• Experienced in reviewing investigation records and manufacturing documentation for completeness and accuracy.
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• Strong attention to detail, critical-thinking, and communication skills, including the ability to gather information from operators, track investigation actions and deadlines, and escalate gaps or delays.
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Interested? Please apply today for immediate consideration!