Manufacturing Quality Engineer

KKR Consulting; New Hampshire; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a skilled NPI Quality Engineer to support medical device development. You will work with various teams to ensure compliance with industry standards such as ISO 13485 and FDA regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering, along with 4–6 years of quality engineering experience in the medical device sector. The role offers a contract employment type with benefits including medical and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Biomedical Engineering or related field.
• 4–6+ years of experience in Quality Engineering within the medical device industry.
• Experienced with ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820, and other relevant regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Participate in NPD and NPI projects ensuring quality and regulatory requirements.
• Lead quality deliverables including risk management and validation planning.
• Support design transfer to manufacturing ensuring compliance.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering

Quality Engineering

Root-cause analysis

Problem-solving tools

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

NX

Job description

KKR Consulting partners with businesses to solve challenges and streamline processes. We specialize in providing tailored consulting services across Aerospace, Medical Devices, Automotives, Pharmaceuticals, and Biotechnology industries.

Title: NPI Quality Engineer

Role Overview: We are seeking a Quality Engineer to support the development and continuous improvement of medical device products in the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase. The ideal candidate will collaborate with R&D, Manufacturing, Regulatory, and Supplier Quality teams to ensure compliance with ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820, and other relevant standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in NPD and NPI projects to ensure quality and regulatory requirements are integrated into product design and development.
• Lead quality deliverables for NPI, including risk management, PFMEA/DFMEA, and validation planning.
• Support design transfer to manufacturing, ensuring process capability and compliance with quality system procedures.
• Review CAD models, technical drawings, and specifications for manufacturability and compliance with design controls.
• Facilitate design reviews and resolve discrepancies between engineering drawings and product requirements.
• Develop and execute test methods, V&V protocols, and reports to ensure product quality.
• Support risk management and corrective action processes, including CAPA and root-cause analysis.
• Ensure documentation is in compliance with ISO 13485, FDA QSR, and other applicable standards.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field.
• 4–6+ years of experience in Quality Engineering within the medical device industry.
• Experience with ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820, and other relevant regulatory standards.
• Proficiency with CAD systems (SolidWorks, Creo, NX, or similar).
• Strong analytical skills in root-cause analysis, statistical methods, and problem-solving tools.
• Experience in NPI/NPD projects and working with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Medical Equipment Manufacturing