Manufacturing Specialist
Spectraforce
Thousand Oaks, California
Remote
12 days ago
Job Description
Manufacturing Specialist
12 months (potential extension)
Remote - Any time zone
Summary:
The manager is seeking a tactical, detail-oriented Quality professional to support external-facing quality records related to raw material suppliers. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of hands-on experience managing deviations, change controls, and CAPAs using systems like TrackWise or Veeva. A strong grasp of root cause analysis and investigation review is essential. Candidates should have a background in biotech or medical device industries, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, remote environment. Bachelors Degree is best but associate-degree holders with deep experience (10+ years) will be considered. Overqualified individuals (e.g., former directors or PhDs) and those without relevant quality records experience should not be submitted.
Quality records experience working with suppliers would be a home run candidate.
Basic project management skills required.
The Specialist Manufacturing is expected to own and execute under minor supervision all the processes related to deviations (minor and majors), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), CAPA-Effectiveness Verifications, Supplier Event Notifications and Investigations (SICAR /EN), and Change Control quality records. This Specialist Manufacturing will act as the External Supply representative across functional teams and drive closure of quality records in a timely manner. The Specialist Manufacturing, External Supply owns and manages quality records originating from manufacturing sites across the "" network.
Responsibilities:
- Address and close quality records (Deviations, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), CAPA-Effectiveness Verifications, Supplier Event Notifications and Investigations (SICAR /EN), and Change Control) under the company's quality management system procedures and ensures compliance with regulatory agency requirements.
- Monitors and investigate deviations owned by External Supply and implements corrective / preventive actions. Partner cross-functionally across the site to ensure maturity and execution of robust Deviations / CAPA process
- Build and present quality records summaries for Senior Management review. Provide timely and comprehensive process and status updates to senior management
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Quality record ownership and documentation. Schedule and lead follow up meetings with cross functional partners and suppliers. Engage in meaningful assessments on root cause analysis and evaluation of defect materials.
Basic Qualifications
Doctorate degree OR Masters degree and 2 years of experience OR Bachelors degree and 4 years of experience OR Associates degree and 8 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 10 years of experience
Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:
1. Quality record owner experience (I.e. Deviations, Supplier investigations, CAPA, and Change Control)
2. Basic knowledge of Veeva or Trackwise
3. Biotech industry experience
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $41.00/hr.
12 months (potential extension)
Remote - Any time zone
Summary:
The manager is seeking a tactical, detail-oriented Quality professional to support external-facing quality records related to raw material suppliers. The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of hands-on experience managing deviations, change controls, and CAPAs using systems like TrackWise or Veeva. A strong grasp of root cause analysis and investigation review is essential. Candidates should have a background in biotech or medical device industries, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, remote environment. Bachelors Degree is best but associate-degree holders with deep experience (10+ years) will be considered. Overqualified individuals (e.g., former directors or PhDs) and those without relevant quality records experience should not be submitted.
Quality records experience working with suppliers would be a home run candidate.
Basic project management skills required.
The Specialist Manufacturing is expected to own and execute under minor supervision all the processes related to deviations (minor and majors), Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), CAPA-Effectiveness Verifications, Supplier Event Notifications and Investigations (SICAR /EN), and Change Control quality records. This Specialist Manufacturing will act as the External Supply representative across functional teams and drive closure of quality records in a timely manner. The Specialist Manufacturing, External Supply owns and manages quality records originating from manufacturing sites across the "" network.
Responsibilities:
- Address and close quality records (Deviations, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), CAPA-Effectiveness Verifications, Supplier Event Notifications and Investigations (SICAR /EN), and Change Control) under the company's quality management system procedures and ensures compliance with regulatory agency requirements.
- Monitors and investigate deviations owned by External Supply and implements corrective / preventive actions. Partner cross-functionally across the site to ensure maturity and execution of robust Deviations / CAPA process
- Build and present quality records summaries for Senior Management review. Provide timely and comprehensive process and status updates to senior management
Day to Day Responsibilities:
Quality record ownership and documentation. Schedule and lead follow up meetings with cross functional partners and suppliers. Engage in meaningful assessments on root cause analysis and evaluation of defect materials.
Basic Qualifications
Doctorate degree OR Masters degree and 2 years of experience OR Bachelors degree and 4 years of experience OR Associates degree and 8 years of experience OR High school diploma / GED and 10 years of experience
Top 3 Must Have Skill Sets:
1. Quality record owner experience (I.e. Deviations, Supplier investigations, CAPA, and Change Control)
2. Basic knowledge of Veeva or Trackwise
3. Biotech industry experience
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $41.00/hr.