Post-Market Quality Engineer- Essential Wound Care

Medline Industries, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP is seeking a Post-Market Quality Engineer to monitor product performance in the field, oversee complaint trends, and assist with escalated investigations. You will ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements and drive continuous improvement through data analysis and risk-based testing.

Responsibilities include leading trending, root cause analyses, CAPA implementation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to maintain product safety and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in Quality or Engineering; medical device industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead post-market surveillance and trending by analyzing complaint data, defective products, and field performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis for escalated complaints and coordinate risk-based testing with internal and external laboratories.
• Maintain compliance with FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, EU MDR and other global regulations for post-market activities.
• Lead investigations of non-conformances and implement CAPA, collaborate with suppliers on SCARs and quality improvement initiatives.
• Track post-market KPIs and support audits and regulatory inspections.

Skills

Post-market surveillance

Complaint handling

Risk management

Statistical analysis

MS Office

QMS software

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field

Tools

MS Office Suite

QMS software users

Job description

Job Summary

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Job Description

The Post-Market Quality Engineer is responsible for monitoring product performance in the field, overseeing complaint trends, and assisting with escalated investigations when necessary. This role ensures compliance with global regulatory requirements and drives continuous improvement through data analysis, risk-based testing, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams to maintain product safety and effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadpost-marketsurveillanceandtrendingbyanalyzingcomplaintdata,defectiveproducts,andfieldperformancemetrics to identify trends, generate quarterly and annual reports, and implement corrective actions using statistical methods.
• Conduct root cause analysis for escalated complaints, develop and execute test plans, and coordinate risk-based product testing with internal and external laboratories, including competitor product analysis as needed.
• Maintain compliance with FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, EU MDR, and other global regulations for post‑market activities, including health hazard evaluations, recalls, adverse event reporting, and change controls, while supporting audit readiness and regulatory inspections.
• Lead investigations of non‑conformances, implement effective corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and collaborate with suppliers on SCARs, qualification requirements, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to the maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) through internal audits and management reviews, and track and report post‑market KPIs to ensure proactive risk management and continuous improvement.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in Quality or Engineering; medical device industry experience preferred.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of post‑market surveillance, complaint handling, and risk management (ISO 14971).
• Working knowledge of government and industry quality assurance codes and standards (e.g. 21 CFR 820, ISO13485).
• Proficiency in statistical analysis tools and MS Office Suite.
• Experience with QMS software and complaint handling systems.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Up to 15% travel required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of industry experience in Medical Devices, Drugs, and/or fields directly related to the role.
• Hands‑on experience with post‑market surveillance activities, including complaint trending, root cause investigations, and risk‑based decision making for corrective actions.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average.

For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.

The anticipated salary range for this position:

$79,000.00 - $119,000.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.