Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

$85K — $100K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in Medical Device Manufacturing Quality preferred.
  • Experience with Class II/III medical devices.
  • Expertise in process validation and TMV.
  • Proficient in CAPA and nonconformance management.
  • Knowledgeable in FDA 21 CFR Part 820/QMSR regulations.
  • Familiar with ISO 13485 and ISO 14971 standards.
  • Experience in SPC, MSA, PFMEA, and supplier quality management.
  • Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead quality assessments and conduct process audits.
  • Drive improvements in First Pass Yield (FPY) and reduce defects.
  • Review and validate process activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ.
  • Support risk management strategies and PFMEA processes.
  • Manage CAPA and resolve nonconformances and supplier quality issues.
  • Utilize manufacturing quality tools like SPC and MSA in daily operations.
  • Support audits and inspections from FDA, ISO 13485, and MDSAP.
  • Initiate quality improvement and manufacturing risk reduction projects.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical and dental coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Generous paid time off and holiday policies.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Summary:
Seeking an experienced Manufacturing Quality Engineer to lead quality assessments, remediation, validation, and continuous improvement within a regulated medical device manufacturing environment.
Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Lead manufacturing quality assessments and process audits.
  • Drive First Pass Yield (FPY) improvement and defect reduction.
  • Review process validation activities, including IQ/OQ/PQ.
  • Support risk management and PFMEA activities.
  • Manage CAPA, nonconformances, and supplier quality issues.
  • Apply SPC, MSA, TMV, and manufacturing quality tools.
  • Support FDA, ISO 13485, and MDSAP audits and inspections.
  • Drive manufacturing risk reduction and quality improvement initiatives.

Required Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of Medical Device Manufacturing Quality experience preferred.
  • Class II/III medical device experience.
  • Strong process validation and TMV expertise.
  • Experience with CAPA and nonconformance management.
  • Knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 820/QMSR.
  • ISO 13485 and ISO 14971 expertise.
  • SPC, MSA, PFMEA, and supplier quality experience.
  • Engineering bachelor's or master's degree preferred.

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