Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Title: Supplier Quality Engineer

Job Description

As a Supplier Quality Engineer III, you will ensure quality excellence and regulatory compliance across manufacturing operations. You will uphold the highest standards for our products while supporting our mission to enable customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. As a member of the Supplier Quality Group, you will be responsible for supporting site inspection readiness, material movements, client audits, and supplier quality/material compliance activities. You will work to ensure compliance with FDA, EMA, and other cGMP regulations, including client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Resolve supplier quality issues and oversee supplier-initiated change controls.

• Conduct risk assessments and manage Supplier Corrective Action Requests (SCARs).

• Support audits and implement quality initiatives.

• Interface effectively with internal teams and external customers/regulators.

• Establish and maintain quality standards while supporting a culture of continuous improvement and compliance.

Essential Skills

• 5 years of experience in Quality Assurance with a BS Degree in STEM.

• Experience in a GMP or regulated industry, preferably pharmaceuticals.

• Proficiency in Quality Systems, including change control, root cause analysis, deviations, and documentation.

• Strong knowledge of cGMP and applicable regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, etc.).

• Expertise in quality systems such as CAPA and deviation management, change control, risk management, and document control.

• Advanced problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.

• Excellent project management abilities.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Supplier Quality is preferred, including SCARs, investigations, qualifications, and change control.

• ASQ certifications (CQE, CQA) are desired.

• Proficiency with quality management software and MS Office.

• Experience with validation and qualification protocols.

• Knowledge of statistical analysis and quality tools.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

• Strong attention to detail while maintaining broad perspective.

• Excellent interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.

• Up to 25% travel may be required.

• Additional language skills may be beneficial.

Work Environment

This position involves office/desk work with a Monday-Friday schedule during normal day hours, but flexibility is allowed as long as core hours are covered. The role is onsite, and you will be working in a supportive environment dedicated to impactful work and innovative thinking. You will be part of a fast-growing, global organization that values passion and unique contributions, providing resources and opportunities to make a difference in the world while building an exciting career.

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Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Saint Louis, MO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $48.00/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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Saint Louis,MO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 7, 2026.

About Actalent

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 ClearlyRated 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.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: 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.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): 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.