Product Complaints Engineer

DEKA Research and Development; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

DEKA Research and Development in Manchester, NH seeks a Product Complaints Engineer to join a high-visibility quality-focused team. You will review and investigate medical device complaints and ensure documentation complies with FDA regulations and QMS requirements.

The role emphasizes root-cause analysis, regulatory submissions support, and collaboration with regulatory, engineering, and manufacturing teams to close investigations on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biomedical, mechanical, electrical, quality engineering or related technical discipline is required.
• 3-5 years in a regulated medical device, pharma, or life sciences environment with complaint investigations.
• Experience conducting investigations, determining root cause, and driving records to closure on schedule.
• Familiarity with FDA QSRs (21 CFR 803/820); ISO 13485 is a plus.
• Experience with eQMS and Salesforce is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review complaints related to potential medical device issues.
• Perform product complaint evaluations with minimal direction.
• Ensure complaint documentation follows Good Documentation Practices and FDA regulations.
• Identify and decide on reportability to regulatory agencies.
• Interface with manufacturers, healthcare professionals, internal customers, and regulators.
• Participate in audits and CAPA investigations related to complaints.
• Collaborate with forensic investigations to align product investigations.
• Generate reports to identify process improvements.
• Develop product training aids and provide cross-team support.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Analytical problem solving

Time management

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

eQMS

Salesforce

Job description

DEKA R&D, on behalf of Millyard Advanced Technologies, is looking for a Product Complaints Engineer to work in a dynamic Medical Device Research and Development environment. The position reports to the Product Complaints Manager. This is a high visibility role with a significant direct impact in the Quality Management System.

How you will make an impact:

• Responsible for reviewing complaints related to potential medical device issues.
• Perform product complaint evaluations with minimal direction, utilizing experience and product knowledge.
• Ensure that complaint documentation follows Good Documentation Practices; meets QMS requirements; and complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations / other regulatory requirements.
• Identify and make sound decisions regarding medical device reporting to regulatory agencies.
• Interface with Third Party Manufacturers, health care professionals, internal customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Participate in audits and CAPA investigations as they relate to complaint handling.
• Work with the forensic investigation team to align product investigations related to complaints.
• Generate reports to identify areas of process improvement.
• Develop product training aids.
• Contribute independently while also collaborating with other team members and departments needing product complaint information.
• Maintain positive and cooperative communication with co-workers, customers, contractors, and vendors.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on complaint handling.
• Perform other related duties as assigned under management supervision.

Skills Needed to Be Successful

• Bachelor's degree in Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Quality Engineering, or a related technical discipline required.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a regulated medical device, pharmaceutical, or life sciences environment, with direct responsibility for complaint investigations, product quality investigations, product analysis, and complaint closure activities.
• Demonstrated experience conducting complaint investigations, determining root cause, documenting investigation results, and independently driving records to closure in compliance with established timelines.
• Working knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations, Medical Device Reporting requirements, and applicable standards, including 21 CFR Parts 803 and 820; experience with ISO 13485 is preferred.
• Experience evaluating product complaints for reportability and supporting regulatory submissions is preferred.
• Experience using electronic quality management systems (eQMS), complaint handling systems, and platforms such as Salesforce is preferred.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex product performance issues and identify potential failure modes.
• Exceptional time management skills with the ability to manage a high-volume complaint workload while meeting regulatory and internal closure targets.
• Excellent technical writing skills with demonstrated ability to prepare clear, concise, and compliant investigation reports.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with Quality, Regulatory, Engineering, Manufacturing, Clinical, and Customer Support teams.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and make sound decisions based on available evidence.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment while maintaining compliance with regulations, procedures, and quality system requirements.

About Millyard Advanced Technologies:
https://millyardadvanced.com/
Located in the heart of the Regen Valley in Manchester, NH, our company aims to positively influence the healthcare landscape.

Established 2019

Selected Partners

• Contract Designer:DEKA Research & Development
• Contract Manufacturer:Merrimack Manufacturing

About DEKA:

One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research and Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern age.

Behind DEKA's brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.