Design Quality Assurance Engineer II

Boston Scientific; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Scientific in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a Design Assurance Engineer II to influence design strategy, risk management and lifecycle quality activities across cross-functional teams including R&D, manufacturing, regulatory and clinical.

This on-site role requires a BS in Engineering, 3+ years of medical device quality experience, strong knowledge of ISO 13485/14971, and excellent written and spoken communication. Relocation assistance available; sponsorship not provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in quality engineering or design assurance within the medical device industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in risk management, design controls and product verification and validation.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 13485 and ISO 14971.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support systematic problem-solving methodologies to resolve complex product and process quality issues across the product lifecycle.
• Provide quality engineering assessment on cross-functional new product development teams, ensuring robust design inputs, verification and validation strategies and regulatory compliance.
• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of risk management activities, including hazard analysis, fault tree analysis and FMEAs, ensuring alignment with ISO 14971 and internal standards.
• Develop verification and validation protocols and reports, applying advanced statistical techniques and ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements.
• Establish, review and maintain Design History File documentation, including design requirements, specifications and design outputs, ensuring inspection readiness.
• Core team member of design change control activities, assessing product and process impacts while ensuring compliance and patient safety.
• Monitor field performance of new and established medical devices, analyze trends against risk assessments and drive corrective and preventive actions as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Boston Scientific was recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Workplaces for Engineers in 2026, reflecting a culture where engineers do meaningful work.

Boston Scientific was recognized as a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026, ranking No. 15 on the Top 100 list, reflecting the culture our employees experience every day.

Apply your engineering expertise to ensure patient safety and product excellence by joining the Design Assurance team within our ICVT division. As a Design Assurance Engineer II, you will support commercialized products that improve the delivery of care for patients around the world.

In this highly visible role, you will influence design strategy, risk management, and lifecycle quality activities while partnering with cross-functional leaders in R&D, manufacturing, regulatory, and clinical. You will thrive in a high-performance culture that values diversity, innovation, global collaboration and a winning spirit — where continuous learning and meaningful impact are part of every project.

Work model, sponsorship, relocation:

This role is on-site in Penang, Malaysia, to support hands-on collaboration and cross-functional partnership. Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position at this time. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.

Job Responsibilities

• Support systematic problem-solving methodologies to resolve complex product and process quality issues across the product lifecycle.
• Provide quality engineering assessment on cross-functional new product development teams, ensuring robust design inputs, verification and validation strategies and regulatory compliance.
• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of risk management activities, including hazard analysis, fault tree analysis and FMEAs, ensuring alignment with ISO 14971 and internal standards.
• Develop verification and validation protocols and reports, applying advanced statistical techniques and ensuring compliance with global regulatory requirements.
• Establish, review and maintain Design History File documentation, including design requirements, specifications and design outputs, ensuring inspection readiness.
• Core team member of design change control activities, assessing product and process impacts while ensuring compliance and patient safety.
• Monitor field performance of new and established medical devices, analyze trends against risk assessments and drive corrective and preventive actions as needed.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in quality engineering or design assurance within the medical device industry.
• Demonstrated expertise in risk management, design controls and product verification and validation.
• Strong knowledge of global quality system regulations and standards, including ISO 13485 and ISO 14971.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in biomedical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience supporting balloon catheters, cardiovascular or implantable medical devices.
• Certification in quality engineering (e.g., CQE) or related credential.
• Demonstrated use of advanced quality tools and statistical methodologies.
• Passion for continuous improvement, talent development and building high-performing teams.

About Us

As a global medical technology leader for more than 40 years, our mission at Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) is to transform lives through innovative medical solutions that improve the health of patients. If you’re looking to truly make a difference to people both around the world and around the corner, there’s no better place to make it happen.