Senior Quality Engineer

IntePros

$95K — $115K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
  • 3-5+ years of Quality Engineering experience in a regulated industry, preferably in medical devices.
  • Proven track record supporting the introduction of new products and processes within medical device manufacturing.
  • In-depth knowledge of product verification and validation processes.
  • Familiarity with FDA requirements and ISO 13485 quality standards.
  • Proficient in applying statistical and risk-management techniques in a manufacturing context.
  • Strong skills in root cause analysis and corrective action management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Quality Engineering efforts on cross-functional teams for new product and technology introductions.
  • Create and maintain validation protocols for products and processes.
  • Conduct revalidation activities following engineering changes or upgrades.
  • Utilize statistical analysis for validation activities, establishing inspection methods and criteria.
  • Perform risk analyses to mitigate potential issues during development.
  • Collaborate with R&D and Engineering to define Critical-to-Quality characteristics.
  • Direct Design for Inspection initiatives to enhance product consistency and reduce errors.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge medical device technologies.
  • Engagement in cross-functional team environments for dynamic project experiences.
  • Professional growth through new technology and process validation challenges.
  • Involvement in compliance initiatives with tightly regulated industry standards.
  • Contributions directly impacting patient safety and quality outcomes.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Senior Quality Engineer to support new technology introduction, validation, and quality engineering initiatives for a global medical device organization. This role will serve as the Quality representative on cross-functional project teams, ensuring new products, processes, test methods, and technologies are successfully transitioned into production while meeting regulatory, quality, and timeline requirements.

Responsibilities
  • Serve as the Quality Engineering lead on cross-functional teams supporting new technology and product introduction into manufacturing.
  • Develop, execute, and maintain validation protocols for new products, manufacturing processes, test methods, equipment, and software.
  • Lead revalidation activities resulting from engineering changes, deviations, system upgrades, or material changes.
  • Apply statistical analysis to validation activities and establish appropriate production inspection methods, controls, and acceptance criteria.
  • Perform quality and risk analyses to identify and mitigate potential risks throughout development and implementation.
  • Partner with R&D and Engineering to establish and document Critical-to-Quality (CTQ) characteristics and inspection requirements.
  • Lead Design for Inspection activities for new technology introductions, leveraging appropriate technologies to improve consistency and reduce human error.
  • Ensure project and operational compliance with applicable Quality Management System requirements, including FDA Quality System Regulations and ISO 13485/ISO 9001.
  • Provide technical Quality Engineering support for root cause analysis, complaint investigations, deviations, and corrective and preventive actions.
  • Support problem-solving initiatives for new and established manufacturing processes to reduce compliance risk, scrap, rework, and process variability.
  • Provide Quality Engineering guidance and influence cross-functional stakeholders to drive effective, compliant solutions
Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical/engineering discipline.
  • 3-5+ years of Quality Engineering experience within a regulated industry, preferably medical devices.
  • Demonstrated experience supporting the introduction of new products, processes, equipment, or technologies within a medical device manufacturing environment.
  • Strong experience with product verification, process validation, and test method validation.
  • Working knowledge of medical device regulatory and quality requirements, including FDA requirements and ISO 13485.
  • Experience applying statistical methods and risk-management techniques within validation and manufacturing environments.
  • Strong root cause analysis, problem-solving, and corrective action experience.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities while working effectively across Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, and Quality teams.
Key Competencies
  • Strong communication and influencing skills
  • Cross-functional collaboration and teamwork
  • Project management and organizational skills
  • Methodical, detail-oriented approach
  • Strong technical and analytical problem-solving abilities
  • Adaptability within a global, culturally diverse organization
  • Ability to navigate challenging situations constructively and drive alignment

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