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The Quality Engineer II acts as a technical resource for operations and supports continuous improvement of investigation and CAPA processes.\nDuties and Responsibilities:\nLead full lifecycle of routine and moderately complex deviation investigations.\nPerform thorough assessment of potential product impact, quality risks, and systemic implications.\nConduct structured root cause analysis and document rationale for conclusions.\nAuthor clear, complete, and well-supported investigation reports suitable for internal and regulatory review.\nIdentify, propose, and implement effective CAPAs tied directly to identified root causes.\nCollaborate with Manufacturing, Packaging, QC, and Facilities to validate findings and ensure implementation feasibility.\nPerform CAPA effectiveness checks and identify opportunities for prevention-based solutions.\nContribute to trending reports and communicate findings to management.\nSupport training and mentoring of junior QE staff or Specialists.\nParticipate in inspection readiness activities and present investigations during audits.\nRequired Skills/Abilities:\nStrong technical problem-solving skills.\nAbility to synthesize data and clearly articulate investigation conclusions.\nStrong understanding of cGMP, documentation practices, and regulatory expectations.\nEffective facilitation and communication skills across multiple departments.\nEducation and Experience:\nBachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field required.\n3-7 years of pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing experience.\nDemonstrated experience conducting deviation investigations and performing root cause analysis.\nExperience using electronic quality systems (TrackWise strongly preferred).\nPhysical Requirements/ Working Conditions:\nThe physical requirements and working conditions listed for this job are representative of those required on the job. 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