Quality Engineering Manager - NPI

DPS Group Global; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the medical device sector seeks a Quality Engineering Manager - NPI for a temporary hourly-rate contract. The candidate will drive critical projects, ensuring adherence to quality systems and regulatory standards while leading a team of Quality Engineers. This role focuses on new product introduction, customer engagement, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a regulated ISO 9001/13485 environment.
• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Experience in leading validation and quality system improvement projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of Quality Engineers.
• Oversee Quality Engineering aspects of NPI projects.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (FDA, ISO, etc.).
• Manage CAPAs and quality systems in line with ISO standards.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Management

Regulatory Compliance

Process Improvement

Job description

Arcadis are recruiting a Quality Engineering Manager - NPI for a leading Medical Device company in Dublin on an 18 month, hourly-rate contract.

Introduction to the Role

This is a key leadership role responsible for driving critical projects to support the successful introduction of new products. The role involves leading a high-performing team of Quality Engineers (7+ people), overseeing validation activities, and collaborating across multiple internal functions and external partners to ensure delivery of world-class quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the Quality Engineering team through effective daily management, coaching, performance reviews, and clear delegation of responsibilities.

New Product Introduction (NPI)

• Oversee and deliver all Quality Engineering aspects of NPI projects, ensuring timelines, validation standards, and regulatory expectations are met.

Quality System Ownership

• Maintain and continuously improve quality systems in line with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 standards, including areas such as non-conformance management, incident reporting, and customer complaint analysis.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure all quality activities comply with embecta’s internal procedures and external regulatory standards (FDA, ISO, etc.)

CAPA Management

• Lead and ensure timely and effective execution of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs) aligned with regulatory and quality expectations.

GMP & Manufacturing Support

• Ensure Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance in Production and Quality Engineering operations, supporting site manufacturing goals.

Customer & Cross-functional Engagement

• Act as a key quality contact for external customers and internal stakeholders across Operations, R&D, Regulatory Affairs, and other functions.

Process Improvement

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives using operational excellence / continuous improvement methodologies to enhance product quality, process robustness, and efficiency.

Documentation & Validation

• Oversee the preparation, review, and approval of high-quality technical documentation to support validation studies and regulatory submissions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a regulated ISO 9001/13485 environment, preferably within the medical device or pharmaceutical sector
• At least 2 years of experience in a supervisory or leadership capacity
• Demonstrated experience in leading validation and quality system improvement projects

Interested parties should submit a copy of their CV through the link below or contact Fergal Walshe via LinkedIn for more information