QA Specialist  

Established in 1948 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (USA), Manpower is a global leader in the human resources industry. Operating in 82 countries with a network of over 3,900 offices, the company supports the workforce needs of more than 400,000 clients worldwide.
As specialists in the recruitment and selection of permanent and temporary professionals across all major economic sectors, we have been operating in Switzerland for over 60 years, employing more than 260 professionals across 37 locations nationwide.

On behalf of our client, we are looking for a QA Specialist.

• Take ownership of all Quality Assurance aspects within company projects, with a strong focus on qualification and validation (e.g., moulding and assembly processes, new/modified manufacturing processes and environments, software systems).
• Lead and support quality-related activities in projects by motivating collaborators, working across cross-functional and cross-site teams, and documenting decisions with clear justifications.
• Apply relevant compliance standards (FDA, GMP, ISO 13485, ISO 15378, ICH) to ensure alignment with internal requirements and customer expectations.
• Ensure the preparation, accuracy, and integrity of quality documentation related to qualifications and validations, maintaining traceability and compliance across all records.
• Plan and prioritize qualification/validation project phases (e.g., DQ/IQ/OQ/PQ, risk assessments, protocols/reviews, Validation Master Plans) to meet critical deadlines, applying project management skills.
• Investigate and resolve deviations and anomalies using a structured problem-solving approach, proactively proposing effective solutions.
• Evaluate process data objectively with statistical tools to support risk-based and compliance-driven decisions.
• Act as a key representative in managing qualification/validation strategies and activities with customers, notified bodies, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders.
• Support the Quality Assurance team in other QA activities and processes (e.g., CAPA, Change Control, Complaints) as well as in Continuous Improvement initiatives.

• Technical background (ideally with a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field)
• Background in validation and qualification within pharmaceutical and/or medical devices environments
• Good knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations such as GMP, ISO 13485, ISO 15378, FDA, ICH
• Experience in industrial manufacturing processes (preferably components assembly and plastic moulding), quality control, and project management
• Ability to use statistical and data analysis tools
• Strong quality mindset with a risk-based decision-making approach
• Proven leadership, teamwork and communication skills
• Good command of English, both spoken and written