Manufacturing Engineer II- 2nd Shift

Nextern; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan with Company Match

Paid Time Off, Personal Days, AND BDay

Lifetime Membership Subsidy and Well-"

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Taco Thursdays!!!

Job summary

Nextern in Maple Grove, MN seeks a Manufacturing Quality Engineer to ensure programs meet quality, regulatory, and customer requirements through proactive quality oversight.

You will drive compliant execution, support development activities, and maintain Design History Files while collaborating with cross-functional teams to improve processes and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science discipline or equivalent.
• 5+ years in medical device development/manufacturing or 3+ years in design assurance/quality engineering.
• Experience with quality systems defined by 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485.
• Demonstrated technical leadership in quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Author and approve SOPs, work instructions, and forms; support internal audits.
• Compile and trend quality metrics; drive CAPAs and corrective actions.
• Oversee inspection approvals; disposition nonconforming materials; coordinate supplier actions.
• Provide QA oversight for IQ/OQ/PQ activities; review protocols and reports.
• Manage nonconformances and CAPAs from initiation through verification; lead root-cause analysis.
• Act as QA contact for production; review batch records for GMP compliance.

Skills

Quality leadership

QA engineering

21 CFR 820

ISO 13485

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life science

Job description

At Nextern, we inspire with passion, impact with significance, and act with integrity.. Nextern partners with OEMs, clinicians, and innovators to design, develop, and manufacture world-class medical devices across the full product lifecycle. From single-use disposables to fully integrated systems to precision components, our teams work as an extension of yours to solve patient needs and improve lives worldwide.

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer ensures that manufacturing programs meet applicable quality, regulatory, and customer requirements by providing quality oversight, driving compliant execution, and supporting continuous improvement across the product lifecycle.

This role provides operational quality input and deliverables for manufacturing programs throughout the product lifecycle. Manufacturing Quality Engineers also support development activities as programs prepare to launch into commercial manufacturing, including manufacturing readiness, audits, and clinical builds. This support helps ensure a smooth transition while maintaining accurate and compliant Design History Files. All engineering functions are responsible for compliance with the Quality System and applicable regulations and standards, continuous improvement, and professional interaction with Nextern customers, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Author and approve SOPs, work instructions, and forms. Support internal audits and maintain inspection readiness across the quality system.
• Compile and trend quality metrics to identify systemic issues. Present actionable insights to leadership and drive implementation of corrective and preventive actions.
• Oversee incoming inspection report approval. Disposition nonconforming materials and coordinate supplier corrective actions to address recurring quality issues.
• Provide quality oversight for IQ/OQ/PQ qualification activities. Review and approve protocols, reports, and change orders. Evaluate regulatory impact of equipment changes prior to implementation.
• Manage nonconformances and CAPAs from initiation through effectiveness verification. Lead root cause analysis using structured methods (5-Why, fishbone). Trend data and report findings at management review.
• Act as the quality point of contact for production; review batch records and travelers for GMP compliance; support line clearances, first-article inspections, and process change reviews.
• Draft, collaborate, and approve product and engineering work orders.
• Create and maintain up-to-date product Design History Files (DHF).
• Advise project teams and lead by example in best practices for Quality and Regulatory Compliance.
• Own, review, and approve changes to ensure impacts and resulting action or implementation decisions are properly documented and executed.
• Receive, investigate, and document product complaints, interacting with customers as applicable.
• Support audits as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for QMS processes and product DHFs.
• Drive Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) architecture and changes, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a life science discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of experience in medical device development or manufacturing, or 3+ years of experience in a Design Assurance or Quality Engineering role.
• Experience working within quality systems defined by 21 CFR Part 820 and ISO 13485.
• Demonstrated technical expertise and leadership in quality.
• High attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively and propose practical, novel solutions.
• Strong ability to communicate in writing and verbally within and across disciplines and organizational structures.

Salary Range

$80,000 to $100,000 depending on skills and experience

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Paid Time Off, Personal Days, AND Birthday Holiday!
• Lifetime Membership Subsidy and Wellness Resources
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Taco Thursdays!!!

Nextern is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.