About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Manufacturing (medical device / regulated industries).

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a Junior QA Engineer to support production sustainment and quality assurance activities in a manufacturing environment. This is an entry-level contract role (12 months, potential extension) with on-site work required.

• Support day-to-day production sustainment and manufacturing quality tasks
• Assist in quality investigations, collect evidence, and document findings
• Participate in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and support corrective action implementation
• Prepare and maintain quality documentation, investigation reports, and records
• Analyze quality-related data to identify trends and support process improvements
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to investigate production issues
• Use Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint to track metrics, create reports, and present findings
• Follow established quality procedures and applicable industry standards

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical, Mechanical, Industrial, or another Engineering discipline
• 0–2 years of relevant experience — entry-level candidates and recent graduates encouraged to apply
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Basic knowledge of Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies and quality documentation
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Good written communication and organizational skills
• Able and willing to work onsite five days per week in Michigan, ND
• Motivated, eager to learn, and comfortable asking questions

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Desired / Helpful Skills

• Experience in manufacturing, production, or regulated industries (medical devices preferred but not required)
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Awareness of ISO quality standards or certifications
• Basic statistical skills and exposure to Minitab or similar tools
• Experience or exposure to quality assurance, quality control, corrective actions, and process improvement
• Relevant internships, academic projects, or hands-on engineering lab experience

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Location & Schedule

• Onsite — 5 days per week in Michigan, ND (local candidates or those able to commute required)
• 12-month contract (W2) with potential extension

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Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive pay — Confidential Client will determine compensation based on experience
• Estimated market reference from the listing: $39,934 per year (estimated)
• W2 contractor benefits may include:
  • Health, vision, and dental insurance (single and family options may apply)
  • 401(k) plan (employee contributions only)
• Specific benefits and eligibility will be defined by the hiring organization at offer stage

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Why Apply

This role is a strong fit for early-career engineers who want hands-on QA experience in a manufacturing and regulated-industry setting, learn RCA techniques, build documentation skills, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts. Training is provided.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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