Quality Engineer

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

$70K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or related field.
  • 2-5 years of Quality Engineering experience in medical device or pharmaceutical sectors.
  • Strong understanding of FDA regulations (21 CFR Part 820) and ISO 13485 standards.
  • Hands-on experience with Design History Files (DHF) and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA).
  • Knowledgeable in risk management, supplier quality, and compliance activities.
  • Proficient in statistical process control (SPC) and process improvement methodologies.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Provide quality support for Product Development and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
  • Ensure compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485 during remediation projects.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to resolve quality issues and manage vendor programs.
  • Lead investigations into non-conformances and implement corrective action plans.
  • Review design and quality documents for regulatory compliance.
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality.
  • Design and conduct product testing and data analyses for reliability improvements.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a regulated medical and pharmaceutical environment.
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams and external laboratories.
  • Exposure to diverse projects including remediation and compliance.
  • Professional growth opportunities in quality management and engineering.
  • Engagement in continuous improvement practices.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:
  • Quality Engineer / Quality Compliance Engineer with experience supporting remediation efforts and maintaining quality standards within regulated medical device, pharmaceutical, OTC drug, and cosmetic environments.
  • Responsible for supporting Quality Management Systems (QMS), Design Controls, CAPA, Risk Management, supplier quality activities, process validation, and regulatory compliance while ensuring adherence to FDA and ISO quality standards.

Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Provide quality engineering support for Product Development, QMS, Design Controls, Design History Files (DHF), CAPA, Risk Management, and CE Technical File activities.
  • Support remediation projects and ensure compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and applicable domestic/international regulations.
  • Collaborate with supplier representatives to resolve quality issues, implement CAPA/SCAR activities, and support supplier qualification and vendor management programs.
  • Lead investigations related to product/process non-conformances, deviations, and out-of-specification (OOS) results, performing root cause analysis and corrective actions.
  • Review design and quality documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
  • Support process control, process validation, testing, inspection, and continuous improvement activities to enhance product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
  • Apply Statistical Process Control (SPC) methods and statistical analysis techniques to evaluate process performance and identify process variation trends.
  • Design and execute product testing, data analysis, and failure investigations to minimize defects and improve product reliability.
  • Coordinate product testing activities with internal teams and external laboratories.
  • Develop and maintain Device Master Records (DMR), product specifications, validation documentation, and technical files in compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Support preparation of regulatory submissions including 510(k) documentation, letters to file, and other quality compliance documentation.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Systems, and Suppliers to ensure quality-compliant project execution.

Education & Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, Science, Mathematics, or a related technical field.
  • 2-5 years of Quality Engineering experience in Medical Device and/or pharmaceutical industries.
  • Strong working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 13485, and regulated quality system requirements.
  • Hands-on experience with Device History Files (DHF), CAPA, Risk Management, supplier quality, and compliance activities.
  • Experience supporting investigations, process validation, remediation projects, and quality system compliance in regulated environments.
  • Knowledge of Design Controls, SPC, statistical analysis, process improvement methodologies, and validation activities.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

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