SMC Corporation of America

Quality Engineer - Medical Device Combination Products / ALP Mfg

SMC Corporation of America$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in quality engineering for medical devices or combination products
  • Experience with sterile barrier packaging and labeling systems
  • Understanding of FDA regulations and ISO standards relevant to quality management
  • Ability to conduct risk management activities like DFMEA and PFMEA
  • Proficient in quality control methodologies and root cause analysis tools

Responsibilities

  • Provide Quality Engineering support for medical device and ALP manufacturing processes
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements including FDA and ISO standards
  • Support validation activities for equipment and processes
  • Lead risk management initiatives following ISO 14971 standards
  • Maintain Quality System documentation to ensure clarity and compliance
  • Conduct investigations for quality issues and customer complaints
  • Develop and implement CAPA strategies to enhance product quality

Benefits

  • Clean, climate-controlled working environment
  • Stable work schedule
  • Paid holidays and PTO
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Life and disability insurance coverage
  • Opportunities for promotion and career advancement
  • Access to training and development programs
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
  • Employee Assistance Program for personal support
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Quality Engineer with experience in Medical Device, Combination Products or Assembly-Label-Pack (ALP) manufacturing. In this role, you will ensure the highest level of product quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across the manufacturing lifecycle. You will be a key contributor to sustaining engineering, continuous improvement, risk management, and quality systems execution.

This Quality Engineering role is responsible for the following:
  • Provide Quality Engineering support for combination products, ALP manufacturing lines, and medical device operations.
  • Ensure compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 820, 21 CFR Part 4, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and applicable global regulatory requirements.
  • Support validation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ, process validation, equipment qualification, and test method validation.
  • Participate in or lead risk management activities per ISO 14971, including DFMEA, PFMEA, hazard analyses, and control strategy development.
  • Own and maintain Quality System documentation including work instructions, specifications, and control plans.
  • Lead or support investigations for nonconformances, deviations, and customer complaints through root cause analysis using tools such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, Fault Tree Analysis, or DOE.
  • Develop and implement effective Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA); verify and validate effectiveness.
  • Monitor manufacturing risks and develop mitigation strategies focused on patient safety and product quality.

Qualifications Required
  • 5+ years of experience in medical device combination product quality engineering or ALP manufacturing, assembly operations, or packaging/labeling processes.
  • Experience with sterile barrier packaging, labeling control systems, or drug-device interface considerations.
  • Working knowledge of ISO 13485, ISO 14971, FDA QSR, and applicable combination product regulations.

What SMC has to offer?
  • Clean, Climate-Controlled Environment
  • Stable schedule
  • Paid holiday and PTO
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Promotional opportunities
  • Training and career growth programs
  • Amazing co-workers
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program

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