Dexcom

Sr QA Engineer

Dexcom$87K — $145K *
Mesa, AZ 85204In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline or equivalent experience
  • 5-8 years of experience in quality engineering or related field
  • Strong understanding of FDA QSR, ISO 13485
  • Proficiency in statistical tools and methodologies
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Guide cross-functional teams in quality assurance
  • Implement and maintain quality assurance protocols
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory specifications
  • Conduct complex investigations and CAPA development
  • Drive long-term corrective and preventive actions

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work with life-changing CGM technology
  • Comprehensive benefits program
  • Growth opportunities on a global scale
  • Access to career development programs
  • Innovative, employee-focused organization
Full Job Description
Meet the team:

Our Quality organization is the backbone of Dexcom-ensuring that every product released to patients meets the highest standards of safety, reliability, and regulatory compliance. As a cross-functional partner to Operations, R&D, Regulatory, and Manufacturing, the Quality team drives a culture of excellence by embedding robust processes, rigorous risk management, and continuous improvement into every stage of the product lifecycle. Their work safeguards patient outcomes, protects the integrity of the business, and reinforces trust with clinicians, regulators, and customers worldwide.

At the center of this mission, the Senior Quality Engineer plays a critical technical and leadership role. Operating as both a subject-matter expert and strategic problem-solver, the Staff QE leads complex investigations, develops and strengthens quality systems, influences product and process design, and drives data-driven decision making across the organization. They mentor engineers, shape best practices, elevate risk-based thinking, and ensure that manufacturing and design teams consistently deliver products that meet stringent regulatory and performance requirements. In essence, the Staff QE is a key architect of quality-bridging technical depth with cross-functional leadership to ensure safe, effective, and compliant medical devices reach patients who depend on them.

Where you come in:
  • Your role will provide guidance across cross-functional teams
  • You will implement and maintain quality assurance protocols and methods for processing materials into partially finished or finished products.
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  • You will assure compliance to in-house and/or external specifications and standards (i.e. GLP, GMP, ISO, Six Sigma).
  • Complete complex investigations, CAPA development, and quality decision-making.
  • Assist in high-visibility quality engineering projects with cross-functional teams
  • Identify systemic issues and drive long-term corrective and preventive actions


What makes you successful:
  • You will need an understanding of FDA QSR, ISO 13485, and risk-management requirements.
  • Your knowledge in statistical tools, root cause analysis, validation, and problem-solving methodologies.
  • Your strong leadership presence with the ability to influence without authority.
  • Your communication skills, capable of presenting complex information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Your ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.
  • Your passion for developing others and lifting team performance through coaching and example.


What you'll get:
  • A front row seat to life changing CGM technology. Learn about our brave #dexcomwarriors community.
  • A full and comprehensive benefits program.
  • Growth opportunities on a global scale.
  • Access to career development through in-house learning programs and/or qualified tuition reimbursement.
  • An exciting and innovative, industry-leading organization committed to our employees, customers, and the communities we serve.


Travel Required:

0-5%

Experience and Education Requirements:
• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline, and a minimum of 5-8 years related experience or Master's degree and 2-5 years
equivalent industry experience or a PhD and 0-2 years experience.

Please note: The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Management may, at its discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Salary:
$87,000.00 - $145,000.00

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About Dexcom

Dexcom is a medical device company that specializes in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems for people with diabetes. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Dexcom's CGM systems provide real-time glucose readings, allowing people with diabetes to better manage their blood sugar levels. The company's products include the Dexcom G6, G5, and G4 systems, as well as the Dexcom Share remote monitoring system. Dexcom has partnerships with several other companies, including Insulet and Tandem Diabetes Care. In 2020, Dexcom was named one of the world's most innovative companies by Fast Company.
Learn more about Dexcom
Size
6,300 employees
Market Cap
$43.2 billion
Industry
Net Income
$493.6 million
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+33.7%
Revenue
$1.9 billion
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