Quality Engineer Maximus - 3.3 Illinois City, IL Job Details Contract $35 - $45 an hour 5 days ago Qualifications Preventive action implementation Production deviation management Corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) GMP Change management Production validation processes Continuous improvement Pharmaceutical company experience Quality assurance experience within pharmaceutical industry Quality improvement Quality audits Root cause analysis Standard operating procedures (SOPs) Pharmaceutical manufacturing facility experience Full Job Description Job Summary We are seeking a detail-oriented Quality Engineer with experience in the pharmaceutical industry to support quality engineering activities across manufacturing and laboratory operations. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with deviations, CAPA, change control, validation, and GMP compliance. Key Responsibilities Support quality engineering activities for manufacturing and lab operations, including deviation investigations, CAPA, change control, and validation. Review batch records, SOPs, technical documents, and quality reports to ensure compliance with GMP, cGMP, and GLP standards. Assist in method development support, qualification activities, and validation documentation review for processes, equipment, and laboratory systems. Collaborate with QA, QC, Manufacturing, Validation, and Engineering teams to resolve quality issues and improve compliance. Participate in root cause investigations for deviations, out-of-trend results, and process issues. Support equipment qualification, calibration reviews, and maintenance documentation. Review and assess change control requests related to procedures, equipment, materials, and processes. Monitor quality metrics, trends, and recurring issues to drive continuous improvement. Assist in internal audits, compliance reviews, and inspection readiness. Maintain accurate and compliant quality documentation and records. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field. 2+ years of experience in Quality Engineering within the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry. Strong knowledge of GMP, cGMP, GLP, and regulatory compliance requirements. Experience with deviation management, CAPA, change control, and validation processes. Ability to review and interpret technical documents, SOPs, and batch records. Preferred Skills Experience supporting FDA audits or regulatory inspections. Knowledge of risk management and quality systems. Familiarity with validation lifecycle (IQ, OQ, PQ).

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$35.00 - $45.00 per hour

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In person