Quality Engineer

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

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

Qualifications

  • Medical-device industry experience is mandatory
  • Experience managing CAPA and nonconformance
  • Proficiency in quality investigations and root cause analysis
  • Strong knowledge of Quality Management Systems
  • Familiarity with ISO 13485 standards
  • Understanding of FDA QMSR / 21 CFR Part 820 regulations
  • Experience in continuous improvement and process enhancements
  • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Background in highly regulated manufacturing environments

Responsibilities

  • Manage and investigate nonconforming materials, products, and processes
  • Support the complete CAPA lifecycle, including all documentation
  • Conduct structured Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem-solving techniques
  • Maintain compliance with Quality Management System requirements
  • Ensure adherence to ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820/QMSR
  • Identify and implement quality and manufacturing process improvements
  • Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to enhance operational performance
  • Support preparation of inspection-ready documentation and quality records
  • Collaborate with manufacturing and engineering teams to resolve quality issues

Benefits

  • Work within a regulated environment that fosters compliance
  • Opportunity to implement and influence quality improvements
  • Collaboration across cross-functional teams to enhance skillsets
  • Engagement with continuous improvement practices for career development
  • Experience with both Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to advance operational efficiency
Full Job Description
Summary:
An opportunity is available for an experienced Quality Engineer to support quality systems, investigations, compliance, and continuous improvement within a regulated medical-device manufacturing environment.

Roles & Responsibilities:
  • Manage and investigate nonconforming materials, products and processes
  • Support the complete CAPA lifecycle, including investigation, documentation and effectiveness activities
  • Conduct structured Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem-solving
  • Maintain compliance with established Quality Management System requirements
  • Support compliance with ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 / QMSR requirements
  • Identify and implement quality and manufacturing process improvements
  • Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce defects and improve operational performance
  • Support inspection-ready documentation and quality records
  • Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering and other cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues

Qualification:
  • Medical-device industry experience is mandatory
  • CAPA and Nonconformance Management experience
  • Quality investigations and Root Cause Analysis
  • Strong Quality Management Systems knowledge
  • ISO 13485 experience
  • FDA QMSR / 21 CFR Part 820 knowledge
  • Continuous improvement and process-improvement experience
  • Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma knowledge
  • Experience working within highly regulated manufacturing environments

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