Capgemini

Senior Design Quality Engineer- Medical Devices

Capgemini$68K — $150K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Computer Science, or related discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience in software quality assurance within regulated environments, preferably medical devices.
  • Experience with embedded development or Digital Platform within Medical Devices (preferably Class II or III).
  • Knowledge of IDE, PMA, or similar regulatory pathways and clinical evidence requirements.
  • Strong understanding of SDLC and design controls including traceability and DHF.
  • Proven skills in reviewing and improving SOPs or quality processes for regulatory compliance.
  • Hands-on experience with risk-based software verification and validation aligned with FDA expectations.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as Senior Design Quality Engineer on product development teams ensuring compliance with design controls.
  • Establish and maintain Design History File (DHF), Device Master Record (DMR), and Device History Record (DHR) to ensure traceability.
  • Lead risk management activities, integrating risk controls into design and validation efforts.
  • Provide quality oversight on software SDLC activities ensuring compliance with applicable standards.
  • Review and approve design and validation deliverables for completeness and consistency.
  • Support verification, validation, and design transfer activities aligning design outputs with production processes.
  • Lead or support CAPA investigations and root cause analysis for continuous improvement.

Benefits

  • Paid time off including 12-25 vacation days based on employee grade, company holidays, personal days, and sick leave.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement savings plans, such as 401(k) in the U.S. and RRSP in Canada.
  • Life and disability insurance coverage.
  • Employee assistance programs to support wellbeing.
Full Job Description
Location

Hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite) - Andover, MA OR Remote

About the job you're considering

Capgemini Engineering is seeking a Senior Design Quality Engineer- Medical Devices. You will be responsible for ensuring end-to-end design quality and compliance across the product development lifecycle for Class II/III medical devices, including software-driven and active implantable products. Working directly with cross-functional teams, you will drive adherence to design controls, risk management, and SDLC best practices from concept through commercialization and post-market activities.

Your role
  • Serving as the Senior Design Quality Engineer on product development teams, ensuring compliance with design controls(specifically software) across all lifecycle phases (planning, inputs/outputs, verification, validation, transfer, and change management)
  • Establishing and maintaining DHF, DMR, and DHR, ensuring complete traceability from user needs through verification and validation evidence
  • Responsible for leading and maintaining risk management activities (hazard analysis, FMEA, risk files) and ensuring integration of risk controls into design and validation activities
  • Providing quality oversight of software SDLC activities, ensuring compliance with applicable standards (e.g., IEC 62304) and integration with system-level risk management
  • Reviewing and approving design, software, and validation deliverables to ensure completeness, consistency, and audit readiness
  • Supporting verification, validation, and design transfer activities, ensuring alignment between design outputs and production processes
  • Responsible for leading or supporting CAPA, nonconformance investigations, and root cause analysis to drive continuous improvement
  • Supporting internal and external audits (FDA, Notified Body, ISO), and contributing to regulatory submissions (e.g., IDE, PMA, EU MDR)


Your skills and experience

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, Project Management, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience in software quality assurance within regulated environments (medical device preferred)
  • Should have embedded development/ Digital Platform background Or exposure to embedded development / Digital Platform within Medical Devices domain (preference class II OR III)
  • Experience supporting IDE, PMA, or similar regulatory pathways with understanding of clinical evidence requirements
  • Strong understanding of SDLC and design controls in regulated environments (e.g., traceability, DHF)
  • Proven experience reviewing and improving SOPs or quality processes for regulatory compliance
  • Hands-on experience with software verification and validation using risk-based approaches aligned with FDA expectations
  • Familiarity with FDA regulations and standards (e.g., 21 CFR 820, 812, 814).
  • Experience with test management, defect tracking, and quality documentation tools
  • Strong analytical, documentation, and stakeholder communication skills with ability to influence quality decisions


The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is: 68,911 - 150,350

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees. In the U.S. and Canada, available benefits are determined by local policy and eligibility and may include:
  • Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
  • Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice: Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini's discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

About Capgemini

Capgemini is a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, technology and engineering services. The company is headquartered in Paris, France and operates in over 50 countries. Capgemini provides a range of services including strategy and transformation, application services, technology services, and engineering services. The company serves clients in a variety of industries including automotive, consumer products, financial services, healthcare, and retail.
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