Quality Engineer

Piper Companies is seeking a Quality Engineer for a contract engagement supporting a regulated manufacturing operation in the Raleigh, North Carolina area. This Quality Engineer will focus on quality investigations, CAPA execution, and compliance remediation efforts within a GMP manufacturing environment as the organization continues strengthening inspection readiness and FDA compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough investigations of deviations, nonconformances, and quality events to determine root cause and product impact within GMP manufacturing operations.
• Partner directly with production personnel and plant leadership to gather data, evaluate processes, and assess manufacturing-related quality concerns.
• Lead and author corrective and preventive action (CAPA) activities, ensuring timely closure and alignment with regulatory expectations.
• Support ongoing remediation initiatives stemming from previous regulatory observations and quality system improvement efforts.
• Perform on-site assessments of manufacturing processes, equipment, and operational controls to strengthen compliance and inspection readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Chemistry, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Life Sciences, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting GMP-regulated manufacturing environments with a strong emphasis on investigations and CAPA management.
• Proven ability to perform hands-on root cause analysis within manufacturing facilities and effectively partner with operations teams.
• Working knowledge of FDA regulations, cGMP requirements, quality systems, and deviation management processes.
• Experience within chemical manufacturing, specialty chemicals, pharmaceutical manufacturing, or other process-driven production environments strongly preferred. Candidates whose backgrounds are primarily focused on biologics may be less aligned unless they possess significant traditional manufacturing experience.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $75/hr - $95/hr (flexibility available for highly qualified candidates with directly relevant experience)
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, sick leave if required by law, and 401K

Application Details

• Location: Raleigh, NC
• Work Schedule: On-site, 5 days per week
• Employment Type: Contract (3-6 month engagement)
• Posting Date: 8/31/2026
• Apply By / Closing Date: Open Until Filled

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