Quality Engineer

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

$80K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in quality engineering within medical devices.
  • Proficient in process validation including IQ/OQ/PQ.
  • Strong background in GMP, ISO, and FDA regulations.
  • Experience in risk assessments like PFMEA and DFMEA.
  • Ability to analyze dimensional data and GD&T interpretation.
  • Hands-on troubleshooting skills for production environments.
  • Green or Black Belt Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Analyze and present data for informed decision-making.
  • Perform hands-on troubleshooting in operations.
  • Ensure compliance with GMP and ISO regulations in the production process.
  • Conduct process validation and capability analysis for new suppliers.
  • Facilitate new product launches through validation and commercial rollout.
  • Lead statistical analysis using Minitab, Excel, and other software tools.
  • Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams to drive quality initiatives.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development in quality engineering.
  • Work in a highly regulated and innovative industry.
  • Engagement in projects that enhance patient safety and product quality.
  • Collaborative work environment promoting cross-functional teamwork.
Full Job Description
Job Description:

Quality Engineer with 5+ years of experience in the medical device industry, specializing in quality, validation, and manufacturing engineering for surgical products and implants. Experienced in process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ), PFMEA/DFMEA, Gage R&R, SPC, DOE, risk assessments, and supplier qualification within GMP, ISO, and FDA-regulated environments. Proficient in GD&T interpretation, dimensional data analysis, root cause investigation, and new product commercialization. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills with a proven ability to drive quality, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Experience in a GMP and/or ISO regulated medical industry is required.
  • bility to analyze and present data that facilitates & drives decision making is required.
  • The ability to perform "hands on " troubleshooting and problem solving is required Experience working in an FDA regulated environment is preferred.
  • Experience working in operations supporting a production environment is preferred Advanced technical training and experience using Statistics, Lean and Six Sigma Methodologies (i.e. Measurement System Analysis, SPC, DOEs, Reliability, etc.) is preferred
  • Technical understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes is preferred Process Validation expertise is preferred.
  • bility to read and interpret CMM and dimensional inspection reports.
  • Experience with dimensional data analysis utilizing software (Excel or Minitab)
  • Experience in Medical Standards and Quality process preferred.
  • New product launch experience from through full validation and commercial launch
  • Experience with PFMEA/DFMEA's, Gage R&R's, TMV's, Risk Assessments and Control Plan
  • Ensures that corrective measures meet acceptable reliability standards, and that documentation is compliant with requirements.
  • Performance Component Qualification (Process Characterization, Process Capability Analysis, Test Method Validation, IQ, OQ, PQ, FAI) of new supplier manufactured components.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team.
  • Proficient with GD&T and interpreting technical drawings.
  • Green or Black Belt Six Sigma certification preferred.
Requirements:
  • Process Validation & Quality Engineering (IQ/OQ/PQ, TMV, PFMEA, Gage R&R)
  • Statistical Analysis & Six Sigma (SPC, DOE, MSA, Minitab)
  • Medical Device Quality Systems (GMP, ISO 13485, FDA Compliance)
  • Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent and have min. 5 years' experience working as a Quality, Validation and or Manufacturing Engineering role in a Medical Product industry required.
  • Required medical domain experience. Surgical Product and Implants experience preferred.

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