Design Quality Engineer III

BD; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 106,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

BD in San Diego seeks a Design Quality Engineer to support sustaining engineering for hardware-based medical devices. You will engage in design control, risk management, verification and validation, and regulatory documentation.

You will mentor junior engineers and collaborate across R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs and Marketing to ensure robust quality outcomes and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Experience with hardware-based medical devices or electromechanical products.
• Experience in design verification, validation and transfer.

Responsibilities

• Act as Quality core team member for sustaining engineering projects.
• Participate in design control activities including design reviews, risk management, verification and validation planning and execution.
• Support development and maintenance of design and development files (DDFs) to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Perform and review risk management activities including Hazard Analysis and FMEA with mitigations.
• Provide quality support for CAPA investigations and VOE to ensure sustained compliance.
• Author field issue assessments using post-market data, complaints, and risk analyses.
• Participate in internal and external audits (FDA, Notified Body).
• Mentor junior quality engineers and guide design quality practices.
• Collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing to meet quality objectives.
• Develop and implement quality plans, procedures, and work instructions; drive process improvement.

Skills

Design Quality Engineering

Hardware product development

Design verification

Design validation

Risk management

FDA QSR 21 CFR 820 knowledge

ISO 13485 knowledge

ISO 14971

21 CFR Part 806 knowledge

Statistical tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Minitab

JMP

Job description

We are the people who give possibilities purpose

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Act as the Quality core team member for sustaining engineering projects.
• Participate in design control activities, including design reviews, risk management, and verification and validation planning and execution.
• Support the development and maintenance of design and development files (DDFs) to ensure compliance with internal procedures and external regulations (e.g., FDA, ISO 13485).
• Perform and/or review risk management activities, including Hazard Analysis, FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), and risk-benefit analysis, ensuring appropriate risk mitigation strategies are identified and implemented.
• Provide quality engineering support for CAPA activities, including performing investigations and implementation of actions, and executing verification of effectiveness (VOE) to ensure solutions are sustained and compliant with FDA/ISO and internal requirements.
• Author field issue assessments using post-market data, complaint investigations, and risk analyses in compliance with 21 CFR 806 and EU MDR.
• Participate in internal and external audits (e.g., FDA, Notified Body).
• Mentor junior quality engineers and provide technical guidance on design quality principles and practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory Affairs, Marketing) to ensure quality objectives are met.
• Develop and implement quality plans, procedures, and work instructions to enhance the effectiveness of the quality management system.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the quality organization, identifying opportunities for process optimization.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Biomedical, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or related field)
• 3+ years of Design Quality Engineering experience supporting hardware-based medical devices or electromechanical products
• Experience working with hardware product development, design verification, validation, and design transfer activities
• Strong working knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations (21 CFR Part 820) and ISO 13485
• Hands-on experience with design controls and risk management (ISO 14971)
• Basic understanding of corrections/removals processes (21 CFR Part 806)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate complex issues
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• Experience supporting hardware, electrical, mechanical, or electromechanical medical device products
• Experience with statistical tools and software (e.g., Minitab, JMP)
• ASQ certification (CQE, CRE, CMQ/OE)

Why Join Us?

To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.

We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.

Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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Salary Range Information

$105,500.00 - $168,800.00 USD Annual