QA Associate

Job Title: QA Associate The QA Associate role provides essential hands‑on, on‑the‑floor quality support to the Quality team, assisting with day‑to‑day inspection, documentation, and non‑conformance activities. This position is crucial in ensuring compliance with quality standards and maintaining accurate documentation to support production. Responsibilities Perform in-process and receiving inspections using calipers and other measurement tools. Review Device History Records (DHRs) for GDP compliance and ensure accurate documentation. Document inspection findings and verify resolution before sign‑off. Create, review, and close Nonconformance Reports (NCRs), participating in MRB activities. Support part movement and NCR transactions within ERP (IFS). Review and release quality documentation. Assist with backlog reduction in receiving inspection and quality documentation processes. Essential Skills Strong hands‑on quality experience in a regulated environment. Proficient in performing in-process and receiving inspections using calipers and precision measurement tools. Experience reviewing Device History Records (DHRs) for GDP compliance. Experience managing the full NCR lifecycle (creation, MRB coordination, and closure). Ability to interpret engineering drawings for inspection accuracy. Familiarity with ERP and QMS systems and document control. Additional Skills & Qualifications Strong attention to detail and documentation accuracy. Ability to work in a fast‑paced production environment. Coachable and open to learning new systems and processes. Strong communication and team collaboration skills. Ability to take initiative and work with minimal oversight. Comfortable working both independently and cross‑functionally. Work Environment The work environment is on‑site and hands‑on, based on the manufacturing floor with a first shift schedule from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM. The role involves a mix of inspection work and documentation review, utilizing standard inspection tools such as calipers and measurement equipment. There is frequent cross‑functional interaction with QA, QE, and MRB teams. The environment is fast‑paced with a high daily task volume. Job Type & Location Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $25.00 - $27.00/hr. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, benefits for this temporary role may include: 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) Equal Opportunity Employer Actalent is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Actalent