NPI Quality Engineer (Medtech) — Launch Leader

Knowles Corporation; Lapu-Lapu; On-site; PHP 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Knowles Corporation in the Philippines is seeking a Quality Engineer – NPI (Medtech) to lead quality activities during New Product Introduction and ensure successful product launches in a highly regulated medical device manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Program Management, and Supplier Quality teams to establish robust controls, execute validations, manage risks, and ensure compliance throughout product development and commercialization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Electrical or related Engineering.
• 3–5 years of Quality Engineering experience in a regulated manufacturing environment; Medical Device industry experience is highly preferred.
• Hands-on experience in NPI, IQ/OQ/PQ, TMV, MSA, and qualification of products, processes, equipment, and suppliers.
• Strong knowledge of medical device quality systems, risk management, regulatory compliance, and customer audits.
• Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams; supervisory or mentoring experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead Quality activities during New Product Introduction (NPI) including DVT, PVT, and Mass Trial phases to ensure readiness of materials, processes, equipment, test systems, and documentation.
• Partner with R&D, Manufacturing, Test Engineering, Operations, Supplier Quality, and Program Management to drive successful product launches and manufacturing transfers.
• Execute and support qualification and validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ), TMV, MSA, and supplier/process qualification; ensure ISO 13485, ISO 14971, GMP compliance and audit readiness.
• Lead investigations, customer escalations, MRB/NCMR activities, and corrective actions using 8D, RCCA, 5 Why, Fishbone, and DOE; monitor quality metrics and drive continuous improvement for launches.

Skills

Quality engineering

NPI

Regulatory compliance

Problem solving

Cross functional collaboration

Audit readiness

Lean Six Sigma

Minitab

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electronics / Electrical or related Engineering

Tools

Minitab

Job description

Knowles Corporation in the Philippines is seeking a Quality Engineer – NPI (Medtech) to lead quality activities during New Product Introduction and ensure successful product launches in a highly regulated medical device manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Program Management, and Supplier Quality teams to establish robust controls, execute validations, manage risks, and ensure compliance throughout product development and commercialization.